Wattled Jacana, juvenile

Gallery: AvianPosted November 3, 201574 views11 comments

This was taken in Brazil. While most everyone else went off looking for a Harpy Eagle I stayed behind to spend time with my new favorite bird. I loved these youngsters with their big feet. They just make me smile everytime I look at them.
On my tummy, Nikon D810, 300 mm 2.8 lens, f 3.2, ISO 500, 1/5000

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Hope you enjoy this image and critiques appreciated.
May

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11 comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 3, 2015 at 5:53 PM

Those feeeeeeet are awesome sad

These guys look so different at this stage of life.

I really like the low perspective, it makes him stand out nicely against the background.

Very Nice Work May!!!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 3, 2015 at 9:33 PM

It's hard to believe how big those feet are...must make it hard to walk! Love the low angle and always like a raised foot. I think there might be a slight magenta cast to this May. But it could just be the color of the dirt in the BG and the pink part of the beak which are making me feel that way. One little nit...there is a spot which looks like a dust bunny straight left from the eye to about half way to the left edge. Nice work May.

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on November 4, 2015 at 9:20 AM

Nice image of this great looking guy May laugh

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 4, 2015 at 6:55 PM

Great angle, and I love the lifted leg that shows off the enormous feet. Well done, May.

devil

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 4, 2015 at 8:58 PM

Love this one May! Those feet are massive compared to the bird and the low angle is super. I would clone out the spot to the left of the birds head. devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 5, 2015 at 8:33 AM

May,
The younfster certainly shows off the foot size, they look as "sully" as those in Adeca. I would be interested in seeing one with a wattle (an adult) if you have any.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 5, 2015 at 10:59 AM

Wow, wonderful species again May ! Love the composition, colors and overall image ! POV as I like it best. devil

, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on November 5, 2015 at 5:18 PM

I love it May. Way to go! Those feet are amazing. devil

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 5, 2015 at 6:49 PM

Ken, I posted an adult a few weeks ago and if you look in my gallery you can see it there.
May

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Comment posted by John Launstein on November 6, 2015 at 12:27 AM

Hi May! I just commented on your most recent post before seeing this one, and what stood out for me there (and here) is that immense foot. Your description mirrors my reaction...they make me smile, too! And you should be smiling about this capture, as well, made even better by your willingness to lay down and get the lower (lowest) angle. Great shot!

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 14, 2015 at 12:58 PM

Wow !! This was my favorite image from the trip so I am delighted that it was chosen.
Thanks a lot.
May

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