Screamin' Moorhen

[Wayne Nicholas]

Captured this guy the other day, screaming at the top of his lungs at an alligator that just refused to leave. I got about as low as I could to minimize the clutter, but some always manages to sneak in. All comments welcome. Thanks for looking.

Canon EOS 40D; 500mm f/4 + 2x TC; Wimberley II on Skimmer ground pod
ISO 400
Manual meter for 1/500 @ f/13
Available light

Common Moorhen
Brazos Bend State Park - Texas

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose, exposure control and details. I might remove some of the bright spots and rotate CW a bit.

[John Cooper]

Nice capture Wayne of this Moorhen - the open bill is a bonus!!
Just like to see a little more space on right to improve composition.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the angle and the light,perhaps a bit room on the right side!

[Sid Garige]

Another vote for more room on right side.

[Bonnie Block]

A beauty, Wayne. Love the dof and how the bird stands off the bg.

[DanWalters]

Nice shot. LIke the colors and the low angle. Maybe just a little more space in front of the bird.

[Glenn Bartley]

Awesome pose! Agree on the CW rotation. Wouldnt mind a bit more rrom all around as well.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hey Wayne, glad to see you with us!!

I have to agree about adding more canvas. I would also fix the horizon.