# Anhinga

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/anhinga/50870>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [May 19, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/anhinga/50870 "2026-05-19T07:18:34Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/anhinga/50870/1 "2026-05-19T07:18:34Z")

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![Anhinga 5.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/1/41423e5a5c2b22010ba51dcd18444676f8d73c91.jpeg)

 ![Anhinga 6.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/1/0144ee1da1df2004d723d6526b7309aa63f624f2.jpeg)

 ![Anhinga 7.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/0/404f2ac1ce12140810945fccbde491096d2477de.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

I always find anhinga to be unusual and intriguing birds. I also saw these birds in south Louisiana last month at one of the bird rookeries we visited.  
The male in the first image seems a bit angry. I am wondering if some other bird is messing with his nest that he is approaching. He is slightly facing away from us unfortunately but not too bad I think.  
The next two images are of a female flying towards the nesting site.

### Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated.

### Technical Details

Canon R7, 200-80mm, handheld  
first image: ISO 1600, f10, 1/6400s  
second and third image: ISO 2500, f10, 1/6400s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/anhinga/50870/2 "2026-05-19T15:01:16Z")

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Allen, your flight shots are quite incredible. The poses and detail are outstanding. The first one with the open mouth is is pretty cool. And the last one looks like an image out of a bird book. And the middle one showing the feet and the fanned tail, fantastic. Great job!

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/anhinga/50870/3 "2026-05-19T20:29:48Z")

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Hi Allen  
Wonderful photographs, the detail and action are spot on.  
Peter

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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/anhinga/50870/4 "2026-05-19T20:52:31Z")

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Very well done, Allen. Excellent flight images that really show off that nuptial plumage well.