Slow Down Dad

Gallery: AvianPosted July 16, 2013108 views14 comments

Another image from my great sighting of this Jacana dad with his chicks (only 1 this time)Taken on the shoreline of Rhino Island, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe
EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F6.3
ISO 800
1/5000

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on July 16, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Wow, Ken.
This is very beautiful! The perspective is so great. I loved this image!

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Comment posted by Bill Marsh on July 16, 2013 at 9:05 AM

I love this shot Ken. I like how the baby's step is in sync with his dad. He really looks like he is trying to keep up. Good job!

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on July 16, 2013 at 11:17 AM

You caught the chick just right. It looks as if the chick is really trying to take large steps to keep up.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM

i remember you posting this bird a little while back, but I think this is the first time you included the chick. Super cute of course. I like how he is imitating dad.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 16, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Such a sweet shot Ken. Little guy is pulling his leg up too.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 16, 2013 at 8:59 PM

This is such a beautiful photograph on so many levels but mostly it tugs at the heart strings of anybody that's ever been a father. Thanks so much for sharing it.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 16, 2013 at 11:39 PM

Thanks very much everybody, this is one of my favourite recent images, not only a rare sighting but no interfering reeds

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 17, 2013 at 3:45 AM

Looks just like his dad

Sweet photo of this pair Ken. Excellent poses and details. Those feet are awesome.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on July 17, 2013 at 8:02 AM

Awesome Ken.

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Too cute. Look at the long toes on that Jacana. Absolutely love that little chick.
May

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 17, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Great title and capture Ken. Maybe a bit more room if you have any??

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 18, 2013 at 2:44 AM

Ken, Claude, May and Rob,

Thanks for your kind comments which are much appreciated.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on July 20, 2013 at 8:59 AM

Very high cuteness factor on this one! The pose of the chick, your comp, and pov are great! Amazing foot on the adult! Sharon

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 21, 2013 at 1:11 AM

Sharon,

Thanks very much

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