AMERICAN COOT

[gary ellwein]

I'm working on birds in flight. D3s, Nikkor 600mm, f5.6, 1/1600, iso 400, beanbag on truck window, late afternoon, partly cloudy.

[John Chardine]

Now you don't see a Coot flying everyday! This is absolutely super Gary. Great action, lovely colour and light, good comp., sharp. Very well executed.

[Kerry Perkins]

Awesome image Gary! Excellent work all around. What a great opportunity to capture a very different look of one of my favorite birds. Love the pose, exposure, color, and detail. Well done!