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Eurasian Coot

Eurasian Coot (Image ID 46269)
Photographed byCon Duyvestyn on Tue 26th May, 2020 and uploaded on Sun 16th May, 2021 .
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ID46269
CommentThis bird happened to make its landing approach in a direct line with my position, providing a sequence of images as it descended and came to rest on the water.

I chose this image for the action and reflection displayed and because the bird is visibly "walking on water".
EquipmentCanon 5D Mark IV with Canon 100-400 II lens and 1.4x extender at 560mm, 1/2000, f8,

ISO 3200, with monopod.

Processed using DPP4and Photoshop with Neat Image noise reduction.
LocationBraeside Park, Mordialloc, Victoria
Keywordsin flight, adult
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