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Great Crested grebe on Nest with Chicks

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Posted by Peter Woods on August 3, 2009 at 10:08 AM

Great Crested grebe on Nest with Chicks

First off - This was taken from a footpath....

Taken yesterday at Fishers Green, Lee Valley Regional Park

Great Crested Grebe with 2 chicks on her back whilst on the nest.

Canon 1Dmk3 EF300f4 + 1.4x conv, iso400, 1/500th sec, f5.6, hand held, cropped.

Posted by Peter Woods on August 3, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Here is another image, same camera setting, slightly tighter crop.

i think the first image is a tad soft.

Posted by David Taylor on August 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM

Yes I much prefer the second image, a really pleasing scene indeed.

Posted by Craig Jones on August 3, 2009 at 12:55 PM

Two lovely images, the second is the one for me with its detail and colours, very nice Peter

Posted by Kim Connolly on August 3, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Yes - I agree - the second one for me too - a beautiful composition.

Posted by Magnus Hird on August 3, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Love seeing GCG chicks - think their stripes are great! Nice shot Peter and also prefer the second

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on August 4, 2009 at 2:27 AM

I also prefer the second image. Nice shot.

Posted by Ian Mason on August 4, 2009 at 7:25 PM

Beautiful! I'm for the second one too.