Gray Necked Wood Rail

At a very dark pond with thick overgrowth.

What technical feedback would you like if any?

What artistic feedback would you like if any? sorry about tight crop but right side beyond frame was obstructed

Pertinent technical details or techniques: iso 1000, 300mm PF, f7.1, 1250th, D500, fill flash

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Hi David, a stunning bird well captured. Nice detail in the plumage. I’m not familiar with this species but the color tones look nice from what I can tell. I like the pose with the raised back foot as the bird enters the water. Fill flash seems to have worked well to me.

Great color and detail and you caught a nice pose. Good work with the flash. Nice habitat shot.

Amazing bird and great work on the techs! Crop is a little awkward to my tast, but other than that I love it ! Cheers, Hans

This is excellent, David. Nice flash work.