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little grebe

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Posted by Mike Smith on May 26, 2009 at 5:43 PM
little grebe
Still working through my Spanish sojurn shots, the viewpoint is probably a little high for some but the bonus is the fuller reflection. Taken in harsh lighting conditions so I had to wait for it to swim into the background vegetation reflections to reduce the contrast, unfortunately the ripples have blown out as a result of the lighting conditions, but it's still a keeper for me as it is the best LG shot I have to date.

usual Oly E-3 set-up, stabilised by bean bag on hide shelf
Posted by Scott Tilley on May 26, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Hi Mike, It would be a definate keeper for me too. You've done a cracking job with the harsh light! :toast:

Scott
Posted by Tom Smit on May 27, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Counting the circumstances you described, it is certainly a keeper.
Wel done. Nice reflection. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on May 27, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Very nice shot Mike,
I like the clear visible waterdrops on the feathers.
:wavey: Bertl
Posted by Dawn Monrose on May 27, 2009 at 4:13 AM
Very nice, lovely detailed shot with great eye contact.
Posted by John Robinson on May 27, 2009 at 5:05 AM
I like this . Really gives a feel of the bird moving.
JohnR
Posted by David Kjaer on May 27, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Hi Mike

Very nice image, love the colour of the water and ditto John's comment!

David :toast:
Posted by Alessandra & Rocco on May 27, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Very nice, beautiful lighting :wavey:
Posted by Ian Mason on May 27, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Better than any I have too!! Very nicely done.
Posted by Mike Smith on May 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Blimey, and here was I thinking it was another record shot....thanks guys :wavey: