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Australasian Grebe 2
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Australasian Grebe 2

by Simon Bennett

Gallery: AvianPosted January 22, 2011133 views22 comments
Another image of an Australasian Grebe from a local dam.

Canon 7D, EF500 + 1.4x, tripod set flat, ISO400, 1/640, f/10, ec -2/3, slight crop for composition.

Comments

22 comments
Comment posted by Terry Sohl on January 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM
So sweet! I like this even better than the last one. The tighter crop, the greater detail in the plumage, but for me it's mostly the pose I like. Great little kink in the neck, and slight head turn back towards the camera. With all the great grebe shots you've posted, I'm starting to think you can get them to pose for you. :smile: :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on January 22, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Excellent. The water drop on its back adds an interesting touch. :smile:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 226 Posts, 623 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 22, 2011 at 8:31 PM
what a beautiful little grebe, Simon. this is really nice in every respect. I like the pose, the water color and texture, the water drops, and great detail. exposure is well executed. :toast:
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 22, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Nice light, detail and water! Well done. :toast: Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Supreme shot Simon. Love the detail, light, and water. The water in front of the bird is special. Very well done.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 22, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Simon, another beutiful grebe!
Nice colors, pose, and BG - and the water drops are a big plus too.
Excellent!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 22, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Love the bird's colors and shape. Perfectly positioned in the frame and a nice head position. Excellent.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 22, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Just wonderful clarity and detail, colors and light, and it just looks like there is an actual connection between you and the bird.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 23, 2011 at 5:58 AM
Nice one Simon - lovely light and detail

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Marquart on January 23, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Very nice Simon, great detail, nice background. I like that eye and the water on it's back.
Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Great in every respect. Sharp. Low angle, great color.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Beautiful, Simon. Wonderfully low angle. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 23, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Outstanding, Simon. Can't add anything to what's already been said. Excellent image.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 23, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Simon,

The water, the pose, the eye contact, comp, details and sharpness are all great. Excellent image.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 24, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Simply Sweet! Nice One Simon :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Brown on January 24, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Another lovely Grebe image Simon, I think they are a great subject to photograph. Really nice detail and colour in both the bird and water. Graham
Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 24, 2011 at 4:00 AM
Whoa! Now I'm jealous of this one. :eek: What a sweet bg to set off this beauty. Great angle of view and the pose is impeccable. Droplets, nice calm light, striking detail. :toast:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on January 24, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Love this one, Simon! Great work!
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 24, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Wonderful low perspective and I like seeing the water drops on the grebe. Good detail and color on the larger image, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Bryan Hix on January 24, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Nice blur of the water and detail, especially the eye. Did you run any NR or selective blue on this? If not, the DOF worked out really well. Nice work. :smile:
Registered on June 13, 2008, 117 Posts, 755 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 24, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Thank you all for you comment.

Bryan, I applied a round of noise reduction to the background, but no selective blue applied. The yellow bill spot was a tad hot, so I selectively multiplied it to darken it a bit. Simon
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 24, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Hi Simon :wavey: Marvelous capture!!Great in every aspect :toast:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments