Coot in habitat

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

I was away for a few days on a family trip to Aspen. Still processing those images...will post some this week in Landscapes.

This one is from last winter that I think fits the project very well. 40D. 400f5.6L wide-open. iso 640. 1/400s. overcast conditions. bean bag support on ground.

Since the bird is looking straight at the camera, I decided to go with a central placement of the subject.

[Gary Esman]

I like it, what a comical look! Maybe a little to much habitat right behind feet. Nice shot.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Loved that look bhai, nice details in the black, great angle too.. I like the habitat shown, but feel a little more habitat would add more punch.. (a very personnel choice)...

[denise ippolito]

Kaustubh, Beautiful details and exposure. I like that you kept the bent reed on the right. Nicely done.:)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Whoa, you got some killer detail in those feet and the bird itself too. Love the head-on look very much. A cranky looking fella! The technical aspects are all super. :)

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very well done Kaustubh...a nicely balanced image (good choice of crop). Very whimsical look to this fella! Just a small OOF dark spot below the chest/belly to eliminate (IMO), but that's it!

[Stu Bowie]

kaus, those two red eyes stand out so well, and just love the direct eye contact. Excellent exposure on the coot, with good sharp detail.

[James Salywoda]

Awesome! I like the overall composition captured well done.