Open billed stork quenching thirst

This is from my archives. This open billed stork image is from Ranganathittu. We were in a boat and when I saw this open billed stork land to drink water, I asked the boat guy to reorient the boat so that I get a better angle.

Canon EOS 400mm f2.8 L IS USM lens with EF 2xII TC, ISO 8800, f8, 1/1000, full frame image.

I wanted the water to reflect and shine in the morning light, so decided to expose more to the right.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

Beautiful freeze .The water splashing looks like a cut glass creation .The composition feels a bit tight though .You may have been a little too close with the long lens .Thanks for sharing

Lovely picture of the open billed, Sabyasachi. The film of water connecting the bird and the river is the highlight in this image for me. Looks like it was a bit cloudy in the morning. Thanks for sharing.