African Jacana

[Stu Bowie]

This was taken in the Kruger National Park. As seen by the large feet, it is common for them to walk on lily pads, and thick floating vegatation.
This guy didnt give me much time to capture him, thus my crit is that he doesnt have enough space to walk into. I also wanted to keep the LH Lily edge in the frame.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @ FL 320mm
1/2000
F/7.1
ISO 800

Hand Held

[Fabs Forns]

Wow, I'm impressed by the feet!!!
The eaves are perfectly placed but you should have taken the image a fraction of a second earlier to get him towards the left of the frame.
You managed both whites abd black very well here :) Soft light helps.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Those feet are amazing, I like the walking pose, setting and details. More room on the right would have been great, oh well... :) I think there is a slight magenta cast.

[Dan Walker]

I wouldnt mind the left lilly pad being cut off for more room in front, but still a nice image. Love those toes

[Arthur Morris]

Ah, but for panning faster...

[Mark Dumbleton]

I like it Stu - I agree definately more room on right would be good. Love the feet. Super pose and exposure. Your photography Stu is going from strength to strength and is so good to see - Keep it UP! Well done!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Look at those feet!

Thanks for sharing this gorgeous bird!

I agree about more room on right would be great but these guys don't wait.

Had you gotten lower, the image would be even better.

[David Thomasson]

What an amazing bird. Just had to give this a try ...

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all for the great input. Much appreciated.

David, great pp work to extend the RH canvas. The comp works so well.

[Chris Kotze]

Super pose showing those large feet. Great colours and detail.

[Dave Barnes]

Exposure well handled Stu, to get the eye right with these birds is never easy.

[Stu Bowie]

Chris, Dave, thanks a lot guys.