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Black-necked Grebe

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted April 26, 2011150 views15 comments

I photographed this Black-necked Grebe on a lovely morning last week, when the sun peeped through the clouds. Comments and critiques are welcome and much appreciated.
Nikon D300s @ 500 mm, f 7.1, iso 200, 1/640 sec on a tripod.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on April 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM

Nothing to say really - just beautiful!
JohnR

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Comment posted by David Sewell on April 26, 2011 at 8:02 AM

I've done this species in winter, but always wanted to do it in summer plumage. Your photo shows why, as John says, its just beautiful.

David

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Comment posted by Austin Thomas on April 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Great subject, great image.

I love the eye and the ripples in front of the Grebe.

Cheers

Austin

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Comment posted by Karen Summers on April 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM

lovely shot of a beautiful bird Sandra

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Comment posted by Paul Rosser on April 26, 2011 at 12:39 PM

Great shot, with a nice POV.
Regards,
Paul

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on April 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Sandra a beutiful bird that red eye! super image.

Keith.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Beautiful bird and lovely image!
Great colours, pose, eye, and feather detail.
The little water ripple and water drops are a nice extra touch.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on April 26, 2011 at 2:16 PM

No nits from me, I'd be well pleased with this one, super work, Sandra

Andy...

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Comment posted by Phil Ellard on April 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM

lovely, the detail on the large version us cracking

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Comment posted by Graham Goddard on April 26, 2011 at 5:31 PM

I've only ever seen these super birds at a distance, so what a privilege to get to close and come away with such a super image

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Comment posted by Ian Haskell on April 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

Smashing bird and I too like the ripples. Great image.

Ian

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on April 26, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Very lovely colours and detail. Well done Sandra.

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Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on April 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM

Thank you all for your comments.

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Comment posted by PhilH on April 28, 2011 at 12:59 AM

A splendid bird that has bee well photographed.... nice...

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Comment posted by Ian Mason on April 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Yes, absolutely gorgeous!

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