Coot Takeoff

Gallery: AvianPosted February 22, 2017116 views8 comments

I have been trying a long time to capture images of a coot takeoff. It has proven very difficult. First of all, they hardly fly. When they do fly, it is for a very short distance. A few days ago, I got lucky as this coot took off right in front of me and actually became airborne. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/3200s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 640

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8 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 22, 2017 at 11:49 AM

A difficult moment to capture. Nice voew of the unique lobed feet. Good that the takeoff solash is persent to make the image.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on February 22, 2017 at 12:30 PM

Great shot. The detail is excellent, particularly for a flight shot-well done. I like the take-off splash and the wing touching the water.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 22, 2017 at 5:18 PM

This is a very tough shot to pull off Jerry but you nailed this one. Great detail in the Coot, love the water coming off the giant foot. It looks to me like it could use some CC rotation to level the water though. Great action shot!

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on February 22, 2017 at 7:34 PM

Wow, this is a rare capture, Jerry. Your persistence paid off. Great light, really nice details in the blacks on the coot amd that splash is a huge bonus. Superb image!!!!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 22, 2017 at 11:39 PM

Those colors are beautiful! Great job getting this image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 23, 2017 at 7:39 PM

Congratulations, Jerry. Not only did the bird cooperate, but you were obviously ready and got a fine shot of the action with excellent exposure of the coot.

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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on February 25, 2017 at 11:07 PM

Great action shot!
Nice details on the bird and the water splash is a bonus!

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on February 28, 2017 at 3:07 PM

This image is a surprisingly "though get"! you certainly got everything right with this image. I'm a little jealous.

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