Black-necked Grebes mating ritual

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on May 1, 2008 at 11:04 AM

A big rarity in our country...
Very glad i got some shots of these guys...

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: F 9
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: +1 2/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 800
Lens: Canon 600mm F4 + 1,4 x TC
Focal length:840 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

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Posted by Andy Bate on May 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM

Lovely stuff once again! liking your work!!

Posted by David Kjaer on May 1, 2008 at 12:03 PM

Love it!

David

Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 1, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Very nice Jeroen , a really stunning bird

Andy...

Posted by Paul King on May 1, 2008 at 12:24 PM

Hi Jeroen,

Lovely shot, you can see these at Staarevaartplaats Vlietland leiden close to all year long.
may see you there one day.

Posted by John Robinson on May 1, 2008 at 1:07 PM

Lovely shot.
JohnR

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 1, 2008 at 1:20 PM

Brilliant Jeroen

Posted by Paul Ashton on May 1, 2008 at 2:21 PM

A real beauty Jeroen

Posted by Andy Astbury on May 1, 2008 at 2:22 PM

Nice to see you down and dirty with us other loonies Jeroen - super low PoV - just perfect

Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 1, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Wow i would love this on file-great image

Dave

Posted by Edwin kats on May 1, 2008 at 3:09 PM

Did you get dirty this time Jeroen?

Absolutely wonderful shot. I bet it's full frame isn't it? Great exposure and good colours.
Give me a ring next time

Edwin Kats

Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 1, 2008 at 3:49 PM

Brilliant shot - the pov is great

Dave

Posted by Paula Graham on May 1, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Superb birds and a very nice shot too.

Posted by Ian Mason on May 1, 2008 at 6:26 PM

Excellent angle on this. The colours are great.

Posted by Paul Inglis on May 2, 2008 at 4:12 AM

Hi Jeroen,

Stunning image!