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Little Grebe in early evening.

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Little Grebe in early evening.
I'd never been to this mere before (and it is only 12 miles from home) but had my very first first sighting of a Hen Harrier as I got out of the car. Unfortunately I was unable to get any pictures but the late evening light was wonderful and this dabchick was quite obliging. Needless to say I shall be returning as soon as I get the chance.
500mm
exp 1/250 f6.7 iso 400
Posted by Paul Gibbs on March 1, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Nice light rob, the colours are very nice, but the Dabchick doesnt JUMP off the screen at me.

Btw which mere? (pm me if you wish).
Posted by jack chapman on March 1, 2009 at 7:22 PM
quite like this, lovely colours and nice composition
Posted by Mark sellings on March 2, 2009 at 6:31 AM
Can see what you were aiming for - nice comp and colours, shame the water wasn't more photogenic - too many ripples/weeds for me

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Drew Mellowship on March 2, 2009 at 2:34 PM
I think it's just a case of not being quite close enough and perhaps the angle of shot could have been improved. Apart from that the colours are fantastic !

Drew :smile:
Posted by Magnus Hird on March 2, 2009 at 3:18 PM
am with Paul on this, the brightness of the water hides the grebe a little. The two darker ripples/weeds on the surface towards the top of the frame could be cloned out and I wonder if some selective darkening of the grebe may help? :smile: