This image is a continuation to my previous post of a Purple Gallinule. The bird in this image has climbed the stem which bent as it neared the top where the blossoms grow. It eyes are fixed anticipating the ripe blossoms. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF-S ED, image captured at 290mm
1/500 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +1/3 ISO 450 Auto WB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2020 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation