American Coot (Fulica americana)
Place: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ
Date: March 20, 2013, 8:17 am
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 plus TC20E (2x), G 1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: ISO 200, aperture priority matrix meter 1/120th @ f/8
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac, 66% of frame
Here’s another Coot from my backlog that I’m just getting started with editing. This coot came too close for a traditional shot but I couldn’t ignore the wonderful feet. I cropped to eliminate distracting body parts along the top edge.
Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Larger version provided.
Comments
9 commentsA clever and intriguing image, Richard. I've always loved their feet, though I've never managed to get close enough for an image like this. One could almost do a portfolio of bird's feet.
Excellent idea, well captured Richard.
Interesting perspective. Nicely done.
Coots are so cool Richard. Love their feet. They look just like leaves of some sort or another. Great detail in the venation here.
An intriguing perspective and a pleasing composition Richard
I think the soft light works very nicely here, nice color and details.
Sweet One!
A very interesting shot of such wonderfully colouted feet!
Cool looking feet Richard. Fun shot.
May
I like it. Clever and well composed.
Hey, shouldn't this be in the Macro/Closeup Gallery Rich?
Superb details, this is something most people never see. The feet are quite interesting and beautiful at the same time..
If you get my drift
Well done