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Great Crested Grebe

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Posted by Andy Bate on March 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Great Crested Grebe
One from today at Mere Sands, got some shots of it with a fish but the light and water ripples dont help the image!! might need to do some shadow/highlight on them (mr astbury!)

Nikon D2xs
Sigma 500mm
Beanbag/Hide Window
ISO 200
1/250th at f6.3
RAW

Thanks for looking

Andy
Posted by TREVORWILSON on March 30, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Hi
Excellent shot, very atmospheric with great composition. If you do'nt mind me asking how do you rate the Sigma 500 ?
I'm thinking of investing in it to go on a 1d mkIIN
Posted by Andy Bate on March 30, 2008 at 12:44 PM
i like it, the only thing i find i get with it is lens envy when i see the nikon version!!! apart from that it is tack sharp and a lot lighter, i use it on the 393 manfrotto head as well
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 30, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Nice one Andy, could be a bit brighter i think!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 30, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Hi Andy,

Nice capture! I agree with Rene, it could be a touch brighter!
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Posted by Andy Astbury on March 30, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Nice comp Andy :toast:

Could just do with the shadows lifting a touch :wavey:
Posted by eric weight on March 30, 2008 at 1:58 PM
That's a fine shot, and I wouldn't do anything that might reduce the way it stands out from the background.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Austin Thomas on March 30, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Hi Andy,

Very nice and atmospheric. Mere Sands Wood caught my attention as that is close to home, so I checked your website. I wish I had of known about the Exhibition as I would have called in. I went past twice on Saturday heading to Marshide ! If it is likely to continue into early April then please let me know.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Rob Fisher on March 30, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Great shot Andy,

The bird really stands out.

Rob
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 30, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Lovely colours Andy,superb processing

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Posted by Paula Graham on March 31, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Very good, Andy...differerent with that very dark water..I rather like it
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 31, 2008 at 5:25 PM
I really like the darkness of the water, helps the GCG stand out and makes it a different shot :smile: