Anhinga Pair

Gallery: AvianPosted April 9, 2014117 views8 comments

Anhinga anhinga

I spent several hours watching this Anhinga pair going through their mating rituals. After bringing several sticks, he finally got his way.

1D Mk IV, 500mm f4L IS +1.4 tc
1/1000, f8
ISO 400
51% of full frame

Please view the larger image for detail.

All comments and critique very welcome and appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 9, 2014 at 8:23 PM

Great capture of the male and female "hein' and shein'"! I especially like the turquoise eyes, breeding colors in both.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on April 9, 2014 at 10:12 PM

This is sweet. A great image showing interesting behavior. Doesn't get much better than that.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 9, 2014 at 10:18 PM

Incredible image, Matt. Wonderful detail and light and the interaction is perfect.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 10, 2014 at 11:47 AM

Very interesting image, never seen the species and this looks great ! Nice light, composition and interaction !

, Hans

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Comment posted by May Haga on April 10, 2014 at 4:59 PM

Very interesting capture. Always good to get a pair.
May

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 10, 2014 at 11:32 PM

Another nice behavior shot....so glad spring is here! nice job getting these two Matt. Techs look great

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 11, 2014 at 4:05 AM

A wonderful behavior capture Matt

Excellent details, I really like the flared crest of the male and the body position of the female. A very pleasing composition too.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on April 11, 2014 at 10:44 PM

WOW Matt. Killer colors and details particularly the larger version. The palm tree perch is very nice indeed and the branch offering seems to have worked it's magic. :)
The background is very pleasing and the fact that you can clearly see both birds eyes is terrific along with the depth of field. Can't recommend a single thing to change this image.

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