Little Grebe in reflective mood

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Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 18, 2009 at 1:20 PM

One from an unsucccestful trip for water voles

D200
Sigma 500mm f4.5
1/500 sec at f5.6 ISO 400
Tripod with 393 head
Processed in NX

Posted by Craig Jones on August 18, 2009 at 4:12 PM

Nice portrait in harsh light which you have handled very well,very nice portrait

Posted by Ian Mason on August 18, 2009 at 4:15 PM

Lovely shot! Colours and details are great and I like the ripples. The reflection is near perfect. Maybe a little tight in the frame. One suggestion (learned from this forum!) - maybe take out the second catchlight.

Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 18, 2009 at 6:34 PM

Nice shot Ian. Like the feather detail and the reflection

Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 18, 2009 at 6:56 PM

Thanks for the input Craig, Maggie

Julian : Yes before the weed overtook it.

Ian : thanks for the tip I will have a play

Posted by Justin on August 19, 2009 at 5:23 AM

I love the clear reflection and the redish coloured plumage always looks particularly striking against the blue coloured water.

Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on August 19, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Hi Ian a very nice portrait.

Phil.

Posted by Lee Newman on August 19, 2009 at 7:23 PM

Very nice details colours & light.
The reflection is superb & a nice comp too

Lee