African Jacana

[Hendri Venter]

Captured on a farm close to Kruger National Park (SA)

Canon EOS 7D
Canon 300 F2.8 IS
Focal Lenght 300mm
ISO 800
Exposure Time 1/4000 sec
Aperture F/5.6
Exposure Compensation -0.3 step

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The size of their feet is amazing. I like the walking pose, eye contact and sharpness and only wish the sun would have been behind you.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the sharpness and those huge toes (and the sheet of water). In addition to a better light angle I wish that the head were turned a bit more toward you.

[Peter Farrell]

Cool looking bird. The sheet of water between the toes is a great capture.
Peter

[John Ippolito]

Tough light, but I like the level of detail and those incredible feet with the water between the toes. I love the way they "walk on water".

[Jim Crosswell]

The water between the toes really adds to this image. Well done!

[Steve Canuel]

A very attractive bird. The sheet of water between the toes is pretty cool.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Hendri, super low angle, and you have captured the raised foot nicely, especially with the water between the toes. Well done mate.

[Morkel Erasmus]

hey Hendri - major points covered by Artie and Axel. I still need a good shot of these guys and this one is a keeper for now. love the low angle.

how are you finding the 7D?

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks guys, your comments appreciated.

Morkel the 18MP is great but othewise not impressed but think it could be in camera setings.:confused: I think the result on this would have been better with my MKIII.

[RAM MALLYA]

Loved the huge toes and the colors of the bird. Great action captured creating a water web between the toes.

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks for your comment Ram.

[Kris Mortensen]

One of the best shots I've seen of this species, really nice. Love the water on the feet!! Aside from being side lit, I think it's great!