Common Gallinule

Gallery: AvianPosted April 2, 2012139 views8 comments

Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata

I thought this perch was something a bit different for this Gallinule.

Please view larger version for detail.

1D Mk IV, 500mm f4L IS, 1.4 tc
ISO 200, 1/400, f8
87% of full frame

All comments and critique very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Hi Matt. I really like all the elements in this photo, the colorful markings on the head are a great focal point in particular. The perch really is very interesting and different I agree. I might be tempted to crop this just a little more to emphasize the perch and bird.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 2, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Nice clarity and very natural. Good exposure. Interesting setting.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Great clarity, focus and sharpness. The perch is great. Very nice image. I might be tempted to crop some off the left.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 3, 2012 at 12:23 AM

Nice job on the exposure, Matt, and I like that wild perch going every which way.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 3, 2012 at 1:06 AM

A different image of a common bird - excellent.
Nice pose, bright colours and eye, and great setting.
Well-done!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Matt, I really like this perch and setting. The exposure looks perfect, and I love the look of the bird.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 3, 2012 at 4:14 PM

A very interesting perch and I like the overall composition. The detail looks good on the larger version, nice job is spotting this, way to go.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 4, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Very nice lighting and those sticks surrounding him make the center comp work well here Matt

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