Anhinga

Gallery: AvianPosted August 12, 20188,326 views7 comments

I just missed the fish disappearing down the Anhinga's throat, but you can see the swallow at least. Thanks for looking and any comments/critiques. Please be sure to look at the large image for best quality.

Camera Info:   Nikon D500, HH
Lens:   VR 300mm f/4E
Focal Length:   420mm
Focus Mode:   AF-C
AF-Area Mode:   Dynamic, 25 points
VR:   ON
Aperture:   f/6.3
Shutter Speed:   1/400s
Exposure Mode:   Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.:   -0.3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering:   Spot
ISO Sensitivity:   ISO 200
60% of full frame
PP in LR/PS CC 2018, Topaz Studio, Camera Raw filter, TK sharpen for web

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 12, 2018 at 7:16 PM

Nice pose and good timing, Phil. Looks like you got its meal about halfway down the throat. The disproportionately long neck reminds me of the Green Herons.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on August 13, 2018 at 1:41 AM

Excellent shot with great action, Phil! You might have missed the fish but you can clearly see it going down! I always find myself wondering what it must feel like to have that large a fish flopping around in your belly indecision

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 13, 2018 at 10:35 AM

Nice detailed shot of the action. I like the overall composition with the perch and green water.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on August 13, 2018 at 12:10 PM

Interesting to see the fish in the middle of the extended neck. Overall a very pleasant image with nice light. Well composed with good techs all around.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM

Excellent color and light. The water is superb. Very effective pose for this bird.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 14, 2018 at 11:34 PM

Great capture, Phil, and interesting water color. I've never seen an Anhinga swallow a fish up out of the water like that; always in the water. Cool.

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Comment posted by Robert Strickland on August 15, 2018 at 10:28 AM

great pose, good timing,great job

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