Great Crested Greeb

Gallery: AvianPosted February 5, 2018222 views4 comments

La Nautique, Geneva, Switzerland
D810 300mm f2.8 G ED VR2 + tc 1.4 series 3
f/10 ISO 800 1/1000s EV 0.0 WBA Handheld
Photoshop CS6

The Greeb had barely surfaced; hence the somewhat bedraggled looking winter plumage and flurry of water droplets. The green-blue and black reflections resulted from the proximity of moored yachts in the boat-float.
Thanks for viewing
Your crits and nits are most welcome
David

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 5, 2018 at 12:58 PM

While the angle is a bit steep, David, I like the head turn and the reflection is really cool.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 5, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Love the water color and texture here David, and the reflection of the Grebe's neck is terrific. I agree with Dennis and think that a lower perspective would have elevated this image significantly. devil

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 7, 2018 at 11:49 AM

Nice light and detail David. Ditto with the perspective pointed out by others.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 9, 2018 at 6:01 PM

The eye stands out really nicely here and makes for a good focal point. I would crop some from the top and left to move it out of the center some. Nice work David! devil

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