Purple Gallinule

Gallery: AvianPosted August 3, 2016563 views6 comments

Porphyrula martinica

I was really excited to find this Purple Gallinule at South Lake Howard Nature Park in Winter Haven, Florida. It took 5 trips to Florida to finally see this species, a new species for me.

1D Mk IV, 500mm f4L IS
1/250, f8, Exposure comp -.33
ISO 400

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All comments and critique are very appreciated.
Thank you.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on August 4, 2016 at 8:50 AM

Great look at this colorful bird. Never been able to grab an image of this species. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 4, 2016 at 11:45 AM

Fine framing of this one, Matt, and good to see the large feet and claws clinging to the marsh vegetation. I see the Common very often but have never seen this species.

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 4, 2016 at 12:34 PM

Nice catch with great colors, Matt. I wasn't lucky enough to bag one of these in Florida-maybe sometime. I like the pose and the great look at the feet. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Jerry Marella on August 5, 2016 at 8:45 AM

Great detail and color, Matt. Plenty of habitat, and a good look at the feet! Well done!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 6, 2016 at 4:05 PM

The colors of the bird contrasting with the colors of the habitat make this work for me. Everything is sharp where it needs to be. Very nice image.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on August 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Really nice work on this Matt, the bird shows very well, especially those big feet. The detail is excellent and I love the comp.

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