Black Crake

Gallery: AvianPosted September 10, 2011105 views11 comments

This is a local wader that is tricky to even see out of thick reeds and waterside growth. On this occasion we were on a small boat on a farmland pond. I shot with the camera rested over the side of the boat, a few inches from the water level.

Techs:
Canon 7D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 360mm
f5.6 @ 1/500 SS @ ISO-1250

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

A really super looking bird Morkel. One I have never seen before. Great light and exposure. That eye area is really stunning. Nice overall comp, sharpness, and BG. Well done. Love it!

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Comment posted by Butch Lama on September 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Beautiful exposure and light. Always a thrill to see Rail and Crake in the open, you've captured a beauty here.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on September 10, 2011 at 8:12 PM

Love the running like movement and the great lines from the water and lily pods?.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM

Very nice! I'd not known of this rail before your post. Excellent exposure. Nice action. Strong composition.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 10, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Great exposure on a beautiful bird.
Nice pose and water.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 10, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Really like the running pose and the colorful setting works nicely with the dark bird. The lily pads have an interesting edge that looks like a coronet, nice addition.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on September 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

I appreciate your kind feedback, everyone...

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Comment posted by Sally King on September 11, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Excellent details in the blacks. Love the striding pose. The surroundings, especially the soft water, enhance the image nicely.

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Comment posted by May Haga on September 12, 2011 at 9:47 PM

Wonderful find, great capture.
May

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on September 12, 2011 at 10:04 PM

Nice walking pose and nice low angle, Morkel. The soft light is great. Your exposure looks dead on, with plenty of detail in the blacks. Great image.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on September 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Thanks so much Sally, May and Matt...

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