Mike Cowdrey, MPSA
September 2023 - Coot With Catch
About the Image(s)
Taken at Straw's Bridge Lake, Ilkeston, UK a few days ago. Nikon D570,
Sigma 150 - 500 @ 500, F8, ISO 150. Cropped from original, and put
through Topaz AI filtration.
8 comments posted
Good capture. The focus is way off somewhere else. Posted: 09/05/2023 07:03:19
Re the focus - this was part of the original shot, and they were moving very quickly! Posted: 09/05/2023 08:42:18
Have to agree with Michael. Subject good, focus lacking. For a close-up like this focus is essential. Love the red eye. Coots are so common, but really quite photogenic. Posted: 09/05/2023 16:37:47
(Groups 4 & 15 & 58 & 59 & 72)
Mike, I have to admit that I have never seen a coot eating a minnow. Normally they feed on the vegetation. Maybe the UK Coots prefer fish. Posted: 09/08/2023 13:07:30
They certainly have a taste for them. This one was today! Posted: 09/15/2023 11:24:33
Mike, this is a great shot also. Love the water, eye and reflection. Posted: 09/15/2023 16:21:26
Thanks Tom! Posted: 09/16/2023 03:05:55
Both shots are great, Mike. Try using a plugin like Topaz Sharpen AI on the first image, this should bring it up better. It was a difficult shot considering the motion involved. Posted: 09/18/2023 10:56:14