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Purple Gallinule


Purple Gallinule
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1702 W: 108 N: 3643] (11995)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro, Matin 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My trip to Belize and Costa Rica [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-11 3:03
Viewed: 679
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
On the west coast of Costa Rica we finally found some sunshine, a welcome relief after 8 days of rain and overcast conditions. We also found our first wetland of any note in Parlo Verde National Park.
This is a Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica), a relatively large waterhen that is widely distributed through the wetlands of southern North America, Central America and much of South America. They are usually found in wetlands with tall emergent waterplants where they feed on frogs, large invertebrates and even waterplants.
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With those witch fingers, it looks strange on that twig! Although compo is a little mixed- which i liked- a good capture, i think. All the best.

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 0 N: 926] (7979)
  • [2008-02-11 3:32]

Hi Chris,

This is a very unusual pose of this magnificent bird. The feet of this bird are incredible. Its a pity the shot is not completely sharp. For the rest:superb.

regards,
Zeno.

Hallo Chris
This Purple Gallinule surely have large paws. I agree with Umit those long fingers do somehow compare to a witch of some kind. Fantastic colours Lovely shot of this bright bird. Very sharp image and good-looking and sunny background. Well focused with good point of view.Its beak looks as if it has been painted with red gloss paint. Lovely presentation. I enjoyed looking at this one. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Anna

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2397 W: 62 N: 3947] (12698)
  • [2008-02-11 4:34]

Hi Chris,
Pose you captured is very nice. Good POV, composition and colors. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Another great POV and the iridescent plumage comes through very nicely here Chris. Composed well with good detail and light.
Great post!
Howard

Hello Chris
This lovely fella reminds me of a moorhen or coot which we have in the UK.
Nice composition with him balancing on the branch looking as though he will fall at any moment...lovely colours and background.
best Regards
paul

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1316 W: 72 N: 2788] (9247)
  • [2008-02-11 10:08]

Hello Chris,
Very beautiful photo of this Purple Gallinule. Great DOF, BG and colours. Good sharpnes on the body. Good composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2083 W: 6 N: 2089] (13483)
  • [2008-02-11 13:06]

Hola amigo,
original y espectacular las piernas de este ave,
buen pov y color,
saludos

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
  • [2008-02-11 16:20]

Hi chris,

This Gallinule is quite an acrobat standing on this tiny branch. You've captured her in a very original position. Great vivid well saturated colours and a nice light in the eye. Well done!

Lise

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