Baillon's Crake

[Dennis Binda]

They're very rare in Holland, very happy to find one

Olympus E-3, Olympus Zuiko 300mm/2.8 + 2x, 600mm, ISO400, f/6.3, 1/320s

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

This might be the best I have seen of a male Bailon's. Would love to read more about the background of this cool finding.
The sharpness, and framing is very nice. Sharpness is on face. Cool indeed.

Szimi

[Aidan Briggs]

Good exposure sharp, and good job on getting such a rare species. I would lose some of the space at the bottom.

[Stu Bowie]

Dennis, sharp with good detail and colours. Comp wise, I would leave the bottom, but take a little off the top. I would also tone down the brighter part of the dead reed, just behind the tail.

[Mark Dumbleton]

Stunning Bird! Image a bit busy but im sure you are happy to have gotten this image of a very rare bird!
Agree with Stuart regarding dead reed.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great find, good details and good to see one in the open. I only find the yellow blade of grass behind the bird a bit distracting.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Great find Dannis!
I know how hard it can be to find a Crake, forget about taking a picture of it!
You were very lucky and got a great picture of this fellow. I agree about the yellow blade of grass but that is minor. jc

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Gorgeous Baillon's for sure! This has to be my favorite crake species. Well spotted and techs are looking very good in my humble opinion. :)