This colourful portrait of a young coot contains many details. I made it while working as a nanny for the Bird Watch. I often take my photo camera with me then because you never know what beautiful things you might encounter in nature. This youngster was sitting on the nest and I had to struggle to find an even and calm background. This is why I always put on old clothes that are allowed to get dirty. Sometimes I end up lying on my belly in the mud or standing waist-deep in water. All for the result!