Scratching an itch

[Katie Rupp]

I took this back in December and hesitated to post it, but kept coming back to it, so here it is...I like the pose and the action and the exposure and love those big old lobed coot feet. He was on a boat launch of sorts which is why the bottom looks a little strange and it might be a little tight? Eager to hear your reactions.

Canon 40D; f5.6, 1/1000; Av, Eval +2/3; ISO 800 and 100-400 @400

[Chris Hansen]

Katie,

I really like the detailed action showing the foot with the water drops flying. I have always liked the feet on coots. I would like to see a little more room around the bird as it seems too tight for me.

God's light to you,

chris

[Lance Peters]

Hi Katie - intresting feet - never seen those before - cool :) You have good details and I like the water droplets.

Feel it is a bit tight - would like more room at th e bottom for the virtual/feet - feet.

Keep em coming :)

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Katie,
I like the personal moment captured...agree with Mr. Peters on more room at the bottom...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

Katie I would go with the flow and crop it even tighter, take half of the body form right !!! Will make the neat looking foot more prominent !! Really good !!!

[Katie Rupp]

Alfred, you're the man!! I love the crop and now I'm happy with the image. Thank you!!!!

[denise ippolito]

Katie, I never saw one of their feet up-close,great capture!Alfred's crop is great!

[Gail Spitler]

Congrats on getting an intriguing coot image. I think they have lots of appeal but it doesn't always photograph well, and this image is great for showing some coot-ness. Well exposed which can be a problem with these guys.
Like the tighter crop.
Well done
Cheers
Gail

[Nonda Surratt]

Agree with Alfred on the crop..Coots are great and their feet are the best, like the image lots!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great details and well exposed. I also like Al's re crop post.