Joie de Vivre

Gallery: AvianPosted August 16, 20189,005 views9 comments

It is probably anthropomorphism, but the plunge ahead into water by the fledgling Common Gallinule, stubby wings all akimbo, seems such a joyous thing! I enjoyed just watching both siblings plunging unafraid through the water. Hope you like it as well. Be sure to check out the large image!

Camera Info:   Nikon D500, HH, braced in SUV window
Lens:   VR 300mm f/4E + 1.4x TC
Focal Length:   420mm
Focus Mode:   AF-C
AF-Area Mode:   Dynamic, 25 points
VR:   ON
Aperture:   f/6.3
Shutter Speed:   1/1250s
Exposure Mode:   Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.:   0EV
Metering:   Spot
ISO Sensitivity:   ISO 400
40% of full frame
PP in LR/PS CC 2018, Topaz Studio, Camera Raw filter, TK sharpen for web @ 50%

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 17, 2018 at 12:21 PM

I love the action and the pin feathers on the wings are really cool, Phil. Anyone who doesn't believe animals can experience emotions and enjoy themselves hasn't watched them very much.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 17, 2018 at 4:23 PM

Looks like its headed for a face plant, Phil. Excellent capture.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 17, 2018 at 4:46 PM

HI Phil
This is a great nature shot, stubby wings and all. You has nice action and detail in this photograph,
Peter

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 17, 2018 at 6:13 PM

Fine catch of the action, Phil. The stubby wings and huge feet of this youngster make for s fun shot. Even the adults can have trouble taking flight, so it's obvious that this little one's got a ways to go devil

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 17, 2018 at 9:13 PM

Hey Phil,

Great capture and I especially loke the motion blur in the foot. This is very fine as presented.......................Jim

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 19, 2018 at 12:40 AM

I like the stubby wings and action in this image Phil. Nice work!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 19, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Real nice action, color, and composition. I like the environmental inclusions.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on August 20, 2018 at 12:43 PM

Sweet image of the youngster, Phil. Great angle with the uplifted wings and the half-open beak. I can see the delight in its face.

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on August 21, 2018 at 5:04 PM

Phil

I prefer to think they do have emotions! My dog sure does - just ask her.

As to this very cute photo: Great capture with the little immature body and the splashing into the water. You have captured a moment that must have been fun to watch.

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