Got this Hydrophasianus chirurgus in breeding plumage at Candaba wetlands (Philippines) a few days ago.... I've been trying to get it in flight since 2004. :)
1DM2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, f/7.1, 1/2000 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure in available light, Manfrotto 475B/3421 support