Handsome chap isn't he?

Discussion

22 replies

Posted by Andy Astbury on March 14, 2008 at 7:24 PM

Been trying to get a shot of this chap for the last week but the weather has been against me until today.

Ha - did he give me the run-around, 4 hours to get this shot

And I flattened the battery on the motor - good job I took some oars!

He just seems to melt away right before your eyes and you can't go 'after him' because he just vanishes even quicker.

It's not what I'd hoped for by a long shot but it's the best image of him so far - isn't he handsome

D300
Sig 300-800 @ 750mm
ISO 400
1/500 @ f6.3

PP Bibble Pro + CS3

As always folks, thanks for looking

Posted by Guy Rogers on March 15, 2008 at 3:27 AM

Hello Andy.

Nice shot and I like pose with up turned head look. Its as if he's thinking its that photographer again.

Posted by Nigel Blake on March 15, 2008 at 3:34 AM

Good one Andy, nice texture/colour to the water surface too.

Posted by Colin Pickett on March 15, 2008 at 4:29 AM

A very nice image Andy well worth the 4 hours spent, great colour and pose.

Posted by Major Gilbert on March 15, 2008 at 4:50 AM

Yes you efforts have been rewarded Andy. Good looking image with all the detail.

Major.

Posted by John Robinson on March 15, 2008 at 5:38 AM

Very good image
JohnR

Posted by Paul Williams on March 15, 2008 at 5:38 AM

Not quite as handsome as me but more photogenic!

I like this one, nice low angle and good use of DOF.

Posted by Andy Bate on March 15, 2008 at 6:25 AM

Hes a beauty! great shot!! row row row your boat .......................

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM

Hi Andy,lots of detail of what I think is one of the ugliest birds..........perfect comp

Posted by jack chapman on March 15, 2008 at 7:17 AM

very nice composition and plenty sharp too

Posted by Paul Inglis on March 15, 2008 at 7:23 AM

Hi Andy,

Very majestic pose! Superb detail on the subject!

Posted by Paula Graham on March 15, 2008 at 9:20 AM

He certainly does look a handsome chap, especially the way you photographed him!
Well done

Posted by PhilH on March 15, 2008 at 9:45 AM

Strangest Grebe I have ever seen

Really like this Andy.

Posted by eric weight on March 15, 2008 at 10:26 AM

I think that's an excellent shot of the black death. Well worth the effort.

eric

Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 15, 2008 at 3:08 PM

Nice work-great detail and comp

Dave

Posted by Matt Cole on March 15, 2008 at 3:26 PM

a very nice image, lovely and sharp and well composed. Your patience certainly paid off.

Matt

Posted by Graeme Lee on March 15, 2008 at 4:04 PM

Certainly worth the effort Andy. Love the pose and processing looks very good

Posted by Ian Mason on March 15, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Great detail and colours Andy. I think you could have put him just a little more to the left, but that's personal preference.

Posted by Jeroen Stel on March 16, 2008 at 9:23 AM

Love the muted colors in this one Andy!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Posted by John Chapman on March 16, 2008 at 1:51 PM

Well done Andy beautiful shot.

John

Posted by Justin on March 16, 2008 at 6:22 PM

A most attractive bird. The silvery, metallic water makes a wonderful setting.

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on March 17, 2008 at 3:16 AM

Nice picture, Andy and well worth the time

Posted by Helge Sorensen on March 17, 2008 at 8:49 AM

A lovely image, they are so nice in their fresh breeding plumage!