The American Coot

© Bill Houghton

The American Coot

Uploaded: March 24, 2011

Description

Canon EF300mm 4.0 L IS lens, 1/2000 sec., F5.6, ISO 800

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 24, 2011

Great timing - Outstanding wildlife capture Bill!! Jeff #1363836

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 24, 2011

Superb details, timing and clarity, Bill. A winner. #9315379

David M. Montero March 24, 2011

Timing is perfect. Great shop Bill. #9315397

Michelle Alton March 24, 2011

What a wonderful bit of coot action, Bill! #9315432

Tiia Vissak March 25, 2011

great tones, details, timing & framing! #9315853

Rona L. Schwarz March 25, 2011

Great capture of this Coot, Bill! We have lots of them around Indiana, but I have never been able to get such a wonderful close-up! Super action and timing on this with excellent detail and clarity. IMO, they are one of the uglier waterfowl around, but he actually looks kind of cute here! #9317671

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