Parent grebe with fish

Gallery: AvianPosted October 28, 20141,340 views5 comments

This is another image of the same Clark's grebes from the same pond as my previous images. This time, it is of the parent grebe after it caught a fish for the juvenile. She was trying to attract the youngster's attention by waving the fish in air. The light was pleasant, but it was a challenge to expose both whites and blacks of the grebe properly.

840mm on tripod, ISO640, 1/500s@F/8, -1 1/3Ev

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5 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on October 29, 2014 at 12:00 AM

Very good image! I like the colors, details and the water drops. Maybe a slight more detail in the light areas on the neck, Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 29, 2014 at 1:05 AM

Very nice capture, Govind. Looks like the light reflection of water ripples gave you some trouble. Surprising with the big Ev compensation you used. I like the trail of water coming off the fish.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 29, 2014 at 12:15 PM

Nice capture of this action Govind. The red eye looks like it's glowing. There are some hot spots on the neck. I'm sure you've tried to correct it since you mentioned the challenge of exposing this image. It can be tough.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 3, 2014 at 4:02 PM

Lovely lighting here Govind, I would try to take down some of the brighter spots on the neck in this one. The water drips and the fish add a lot here.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 16, 2015 at 9:09 AM

Great stop action capture Govind, the water trails are a nice touch..

The light was a bit tricky, but you managed it well.. Love that hot red eye, almost gives the grebe a demonic look frown

Well done devil

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