purple gallinule

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d3s iso 400
m 1/500 @ 7
500 mm lens

[jack williamson]

A fine looking colorful bird, wish the dried stalk was not in front of the body. Although the bird looks good I think that a one stop faster SS might have been a better exposure.

Jack

[rajojomanik]

Yes indeed a very colorful bird with huge feet. I'm with Jack on the dried stalk in front of the subject.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marvelous image of Purple gallinule in it's environment.Loved the beautiful colors and details on bird.I like the pose and lights.