SPOTTED CRAKE

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Was very lucky to get a clear image of these shy , reclusive bird . A rare winter passage migrant in our parts .

Camera : Canon 1D Mk III
Lens : Canon 600mm f4 IS , 2X TC
Aperture : f8
Shutters : 1/400
Speed : ISO 640
Compensation : -ve 1/3rd stop.

Cheers,
Rakesh

[RichardCurtin]

Very sharp for the conditions with 600mm/2X. In afterthought, you might have used a little higher ISO to get a faster speed and then dealt with the noise. Was this from a blind? Nice Image!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Congrats on getting such a clear image of a reclusive rarity for your parts! I like the low angle, good exposure, and nice marshy habitat implied. I would definitely remove the OOF grass in LLC, and the image seems like it could use a bit of a contrast boost (or at least darker blacks). Critical focus seems to be on the flank - I'd selectively sharpen the face more.

[Shaun Boycott-Taylor]

Daniel has already covered it well already.

But I would just like to add my congrats on getting an image such a reclusive rare migrant.

Shaun

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Rakesh, agree with Daniel. Absolutely loved the shooting angle and the walking pose. considering the species, I'd say one heck of a shot.