Baby Comb-crested Jacana

Stuart Cooney

Baby Comb-crested Jacana

Juvenile Comb-crested Jacana Irediparra gallinacea novaehollandiae feeding on water at Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.

Top ten finish in the January, 2009 round of voting in the Natural Developments Group. Click here to view the results.

Sixth place in the Monthly Avatar Competition in the Mother Nature’s Finest Group. Click here to view the results. Thanks again to those people that voted for it!

Proud winner of the inaugural Wildfowl Challenge. Click here to view the results. Thanks to everyone who voted.

Proud winner of the NT Photography Group’s Wildlife Challenge. Click here to view the results. Thanks to everyone who voted.

Featured in the group Mother Nature’s Finest on 25 January, 2009

Featured in the group The Northern Territory on the 12 January, 2009 and avatar for the month of January 2009

Featured in the group Australian Wildlife

Baby Comb-crested Jacana belongs to the following groups:

Australian Wildlife, Birds and Creatures of Flight, Cutest of the Cute, Mother Nature's Finest, National Parks of the World, Natural Developments, The Birds, Waterfowl and Wild Nature Photography & Writing Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Baby Comb-crested Jacana by Stuart Cooney
Baby Comb-crested Jacana by Stuart Cooney
  • eXposure

    eXposure

    such a cutie ..
    beautiful capture and reflection

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Sweet sweet, sweet !!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous – love the reflection! :o)

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas

    beautiful! the light is stunning

  • Stuart Cooney

    Stuart Cooney

    Thanks to eXposure, Phil, Helene and Julie for the nice words; they are special little guys as they dodge crocodiles and walk on water.

  • Mango

    Mango

    Hmm, I just know I’ve seen this little ball of fluff somewhere before! ... Oh, yes, on your laptop! he he! He’s still cute!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Imagine meeting you here! You’ll have to wait for my Hart’s Range Series—coming soon(ish).

  • Mango

    Mango

    Ah yes, Imagine! Some people have all the luck! Happy clicking in the desert!

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Just gorgeous!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Sal

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Beauty!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Steve

  • Janell Rufiange

    Janell Rufiange

    what a beautiful capture and such a cute model!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Janell

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    This is very beautiful and very sweet, you really got a super capture of this sweety pie. Kind regards out of Africa

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Sandra, he was a cutie!

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Swweeeet baby!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Leena

  • mausue

    mausue

    Such a great capture. So sharp with lovely colour and detail. Love the reflection. He/she is such a cutie pie. Nice work!

  • Stuart Cooney

    Stuart Cooney

    Thanks Mausue, it was special time with him/her as the sun set

  • Ronald Rockman

    Ronald Rockman

    Superb work here, congratulations
    ROCK
    I’m favouriting this shot

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks for the praise and the favourite

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Such a great shot of an adorable subject!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Marleia

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    such a beautiful light ! lovely

  • Stuart Cooney

    Stuart Cooney

    It was lovely, we photographed him until we lost the sun, a great evening in Yellow Waters! Thanks Aimelle

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Adorable and very good work

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank you CDC

  • Stephie Butler

    Stephie Butler

    Congratulations…gorgeous little thing, and beautifully aptured…. .....

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Stephie, I was thrilled!

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    congratulations,love this one.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank you Rosina, delighted that you like it!

  • Jeff VanDyke

    Jeff VanDyke

    Congrats!! Great shot.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank you Jeff

  • micmac

    micmac

    He’s so cute…superb shot …CONGRATS FOR YOUR WINNING!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Micmac. I was so surprised!

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    Adorable shot! Big congrats on your win!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Claire, it is a cutie!

  • Tim Everding

    Tim Everding

    Very Cute great shot!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank you Tim

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Very well deserved a wonderful image …............ fav ….......... (-:

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks for the fav JDM, I am glad you liked it

  • Kristin N. Hamm

    Kristin N. Hamm

    Oh precious!!! What a fantastic capture!! : ) Well done!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Yes, cute as! Thanks Kristin

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    This is just gorgeous!!! Looks like he’s checking out his mirror image!!! Beautiful work!!!

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Oh !! Congratulations on your win!!! So deserving!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Aww, thanks Blossum, I was thrilled to win and thrilled when I looked at the photos of this day (I also got a nice series of this one scratching himself until he fell over!). Thanks for the favorite too!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A sweet photo! He’s so cute!!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks so much Lorilee.

  • minnylou

    minnylou

    this is close to the top I think this is number 2

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks, looking forward to seeing what is number 1!

  • minnylou

    minnylou

    I can’t decide!!!!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful shot, fantastic reflection!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Dolphindancer—its lovely when it all works out!

  • Nickolay Stanev

    Nickolay Stanev

    This is too cute… :)

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Nickolay

  • Anne O'Connor

    Anne O'Connor

    Beautiful image. The light on him is super and you have captured him (?) very well

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Anne, it was a lovely evening on the water.

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Congratulations on another win!! No wonder!! It’s just too cute!! :o)

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Blossom—easily my most popular photo!

  • amante

    amante

    Ahh, yes, I remember these beautiful birds from my last trip to Kakadu. Wonderful shot.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Amante

  • Denzil

    Denzil

    Aaaaah, I think everything’s been said!! What a cutie, adn what a great capture. Well done, love this, straight to favourites:)

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Denzil

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    what a SHOT!!!! It just doesn’t get any better than a shot like this!!!! Perfect, perfect!!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Lois, you are too kind!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    What a great shot! Isn’t it something. They are born knowing how to feed themselves. Lovely capture!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Yep, amazing, all those big ol’ Crocs about and these tiny little fluff balls marching ournd on top of the water! Thanks Marjorie

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Aww this baby is so cute it should be in the Cutest of the Cute group…

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Waleska, I’ll look it up!

  • Leanna Lomanski

    Leanna Lomanski

    What an excellent catch—he’s gorgeous!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank you Leanna

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Aw… so cute! I love this! Fantastic capture of this little guy! Congrats on all your features and wins! Well deserved!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Rachel, I am thrilled and humbled that people like it so much, but he is cute!

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Well done photography and cute as could be. Thanks..:)

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank you, LjMaxx, I am glad you like it!

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Gorgeous shot! lovely work

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Danielle

  • lcbirder

    lcbirder

    Adorable. Beautiful lighting and composition. I’m glad you got the eye in the reflection.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Icbirder, the sun was setting at just the right time!

  • Bonnie Pelton

    Bonnie Pelton

    sooooooo cute!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Yes, super cute! Thanks Bonnie

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    What a fantastic image. Superb light, pov and natural activity.. Congrats on securing a top ten placement with the Natural Development group. Well deserved. :-)

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Wow! I am delighted to have been favoured amongst such great photos. Thank Eyal.

  • sneha

    sneha

    wow!
    wow!
    i mean its juz wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Aww, thanks Sneha, I’m glad you like it!

  • Natures Vision

    Natures Vision

    Cute shot, nicely done!!! – Ann

  • Stuart Cooney

    Stuart Cooney

    Thanks Ann

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    What a cute little bird well captured ! Gorgeous colors, reflection and lighting,
    all is perfect, brilliant work !

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    My favorite picture, congratulations on all your features and winnings !

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Daffodil, that is so nice of you to say—I am so pleased that so many people like it!

  • Gino Pavan

    Gino Pavan

    Stunning Work!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Gino

  • Fee Dickson

    Fee Dickson

    Grogeous pic. Subject matter is great, and the reflections an added plus.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Fee, he is a cutie.

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    a really sweet capture

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank-you Angela

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    omg such photos should be forbidden, they’re highly addictive :giggle: going right to my favs! :)

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks for the fav, Seawhisper!

  • CheyAnne Sexton

    CheyAnne Sexton

    I have to fav this. What an awesome moment

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks CheyAnne—it was a great moment, and brings back happy memeories every time I see the photo

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    What an amazing shot!!!! How lucky were you to see this!!!!!
    Instant favorite!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    I was lucky, thanks Karen

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    omg. so cute

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks-you Luda

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Hi Stuart, are you happy to be involved in the Australian Wildlife book?

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    I would be delighted!

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Unreal mate, will be in touch.

  • Katariina Lonnakko

    Katariina Lonn...

    So sweet =) Awesome pic!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks for the compliment, Katariina

  • Marc Evans IPA

    Marc Evans IPA

    Great image. Fantastic color. And so damn cuuuuutttttttteeeeeeeeeeee

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Marc, yep, quite a cutie

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Hi mate, if you can email a high res version to steveb013@hotmail.com that would be terrific.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Sure, I’ll get to it on the weekend. Cheers, Stuart

  • enchantedImages

    enchantedImages

    What a sweet, sweet photo – and lovely lighting too!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks, it was a beautiful evening.

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Ta mate!

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Just excellent. Outstanding.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thank-you Steve

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Lovely shot

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Brandie

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva

    Outstanding shot!

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks for that Olga

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    gorgeous little guy … lovely clear shot.

  • Stuart Cooney replied

    Thanks Marguerite—and a lovely little guy!

  • Kasia Nowak

    Kasia Nowak

    Lovely light and reflection. And such a cute subject!

  • DigitalMunkey

    DigitalMunkey

    This is why photography came into being Stuart and the quality of photography most of us strive to attain. You were either very early or late in the day as the colours are perfect for the subject in its watery environment.

    I have looked through your photography and ill be back regularly to partake of the rich visual feast you so kindly offer us.

    Regards

    Peter

  • DutchLumix

    DutchLumix

    Awesome capture

  • Pam Moore

    Pam Moore

    Excellent! Love it Stuart! :-)

  • Charuhas Images

    Charuhas Images

    Brilliant !!!

  • silvercircles

    silvercircles

    Aww, he’s so cute!!

  • CheyAnne Sexton

    CheyAnne Sexton 2 days ago

    I remember this one from a whiles back and it made me smile to see it out again. It’s fun to resurface some of our favorites, yes?

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