The reflection off the water created some uneven colours on the bird but like the overall colours. Image a little busy but it can't be helped.
Canon 7D
Lens 500mm f4.0
SS 1/2000
F 4.0
ISO 800
Craig, the light has brought out the colours nicely here, and I like the hint of the water reflected on the swamphen. I can just hear his mind ticking over when he pulls his foot out, and its all full of mud - OH S...
Craig, nice rich colors and excellent pose. Looks like a diffcult spot to shoot in. Such busy BG that is so close to the bird is always hard to work with. Looking at the reeds in the BG, I can understand why you chose to compose it this way and chose a higher shooting angle.