Pūkeko + Chick

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Juvenile:

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Description

Pūkeko, (Australasian swamphen) , Franz Joseph Glacier Town, South Island, New Zealand

We’ve been looking for some of these for our entire trip, and now - 3 days from leaving for home - we came across a whole field of them.

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suggestions and comments welcome

Technical Details

Sony A1 II
200-600 @ 600
Software: Adobe Photoshop 26.5 + DxO Pure Raw 4
Date Taken: 2025-04-16 12:12:39
Exposure Time: 1/2500 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 6400
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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1 Like
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Nice pose, Sandy, and an interesting variation on gallinule plumage and beak coloration. Detail and exposure look excellent.

3

My, but what big feet you have. Good poses, color, and detail.

4

Excellent studies of the two generations. Just back myself from US - have a good journey today!

5

Great poses on capturing these two gallinules, Sandy. Personally, I would love to have a little more catch eye or spark to the eyes. Otherwise, well done with the composition, exposure, detail, and especially the leg raise.

6

Nice poses Sandy - glad you all found these. Nice raised wing position in the first image and I like the subtle blue color.