Captured this morning. I don't usually get these beautiful birds to come out in the open this much, so I was certainly grateful when he chose to climb up on this log and give me a few nice poses! Most of my Purple Gallinule images have them posing on their favorite swamp food, and seldom unobstructed. I was playing around with the 40D on the 600 when I captured this image.
Canon 40D, EF 600mmf/4, 1/125, f/7.1, ISO 200, Gitzo 5540 tripod with Winberley II head. Morning light, slightly diffused through the trees.
Very nice, Bob, only wish for more room in the back and bottom, if you have it.. I understand you were using a fixed focal lenght and things happen when they happen.
Very sharp and good colors.
I never realized how difficult it is to get these beauties out in the open and with a pleasing background. This is quite beautiful. THe oof foreground is just a bit distracting.
Beautiful lighting and detail in this image / They are gorgeous birds and you did a fine job capturing it's beauty but i agree with the previous nits mentioned. Thanks for sharing !!