Coot in the Grass

[Richard Stern]

An American Coot in Dartmouth, NS, this Winter.

D7000, 300 f/4 AF-S + 1.7TC. 1/1000, f/8.0, ISO 500. Lens resting on a fence-post.

Richard

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Nice bird and details. I would suggest to shoot from a lower angle and to crop 3:2 vertical.

[Dave Leroy]

Really well done on the exposure and nice and sharp. Good idea about getting lower, even supporting on side of fence post. I would like a bit more room for feet.

[gail bisson]

Excellent details in the blacks and nice HA and pose. Do you have a bit more room on the bottom? I like the little feather by his feet,
Gail

[David Gancarz]

Yes, nice job on the blacks. The tip of the bill blends into that particular bit of the background. I'd be tempted to clone a little of the greener grass behind the bill tip to bring it out. A little more space all around would be nice, as well.