African Pigmy Goose
These guys are hard to get in the open - you can see the shadows thrown on him by the reed all around. I would have liked a lower angle, but there are crocs in those waters...:D Lake Awasa, Ethiopia.
Canon 1D MkIII, Canon 800 f/5.6; 1/640 s @ f/6.3, exp -1/3 ISO 400
I wouldn't have guessed that this is a goose. Interesting-looking bird and good head angle. I think it needs a bit CCW rotation and wish the setting were a bit more uniform. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting bird. I'm surprised you didn't risk the crocs for a better angle :D
Great EXP and light and the environment is what it is.
Thanks so much for letting us see a new bird.
Wonderful colors in this image and what a great looking species. Congratulations on the excellent detail and eye contact. Agree with the rotation suggestion. Many thanks for sharing.
Interesting species. Great exposure and light. Beautiful colors. TFS
What are a few crocs if you can nail a Pigmy? THis is a VERY nice image and we have to travel to the Okavango to see them!
Axel I am puzzled by your comment to slight rotate the goose - the swimming speed creates a "wave" in front of its chest, is this that you are referring to?
You're right Callie, these guys swim FAST. Still searching for the perfect Pigmy shot - next time I'll brave the crocs;)Originally Posted by Callie de Wet
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