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Great Crested Grebe

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Posted by PhilH on February 2, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Great Crested Grebe
40D, 400/2.8 + 2x, A-327 +BH1, bag hide with frame.
ISO640, 1/60 @ f10, manual exp using histogram to judge.
ACR4.3 + CS3.

Hi,

Some two years ago I worked a pair of Great Crested Grebes that nested fairly close to the bank of a lake allowing good views. This year a pair seem to have bonded and look like they will nest not too far away... this image is from first light this morning... nearly fell into the lake on a couple of occasions as I discovered I had taken my torch out of my kit bag :rolleyes: .

unfortunately the lake is not safe enough to use a floating hide...

I do want to improve on this image, its one that I was after just as the first rays of light broke through to light the bird but I am not happy with the loss of the crest into the dark bg, something to work at....

All the best

Phil
Posted by Tim Munsey on February 2, 2008 at 9:48 AM
I like this, reckon you've a great idea here. I'd remove that light streak on its right. Really nice shot.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Tim
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 2, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Wonderful moody image you got here Phil!
Like it a lot!
Agree on removing the white stripe on the right side.

Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Paul Inglis on February 2, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Hi Phil,

Cracking! Love it! Totally refreshing to say the least! Agree with removing the light stripe though. Got any more?
Posted by Andy Astbury on February 2, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Great low key shot Phil - lovely moody image:toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on February 2, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Phil

Fantastic light I really like these type of shots.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne
Posted by Paul Gibbs on February 2, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Nice image Phil, i'd guess you'd call this low key? I like the colour of the light very moody.
Posted by Ian Andrews on February 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Now this is tempting! :wink:

Nice effort.

Ian :smile:
Posted by Rob Ashton on February 2, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Excellent lighting.

Rob :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on February 3, 2008 at 10:59 AM
The lighting works for me!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Mason on February 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM
I like the way this has been picked out as if by a spotlight. I agree that seeing just a hint of the crest would have been a bonus, but it is very beautiful as is.