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Purple Swamphen

Purple Swamphen (Image ID 41212)
Photographed byEdward Mikucki on Thu 2nd Jul, 2020 and uploaded on Fri 10th Jul, 2020 .
Resolution1800x1200
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ID41212
CommentThis bird seemed to be foraging among the reeds, all the while flicking its wings up and displaying its brilliant white tail. I liked the light and shadow in this image, good eye contact and overall crisp focus of the bird's plumage.
EquipmentSONY DSC- RX10 IV, Hand Held. 1/3200 sec at f/4.5, 500 ISO
Manual exp setting & Spot metering. 220mm focal length
Post processing Lightroom Classic
LocationHerdsman Lake, Perth, Western Australia
Keywordsadult
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