Pied-billed Grebe

Gallery: AvianPosted April 22, 201073 views10 comments

This isn't an extraordinary shot of a grebe, but as I looked back through all the photos I had of these guys, I really didn't have one this clear and sharp, so I guess I am happy to have it. Since trading up to the 600mm, I must say I am so glad to have the extra reach even if it is a few pounds more. Any suggestions for this one are much appreciated. Cheers!

1D Mk3
600mm f/4 with 1.4x TC
ISO 320, 1/500th @ f/9
Av Mode, 0 comp, Eval meter
LR2-crop, sharpen, curves, NR on BG

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 22, 2010 at 10:20 PM

I like it as posted. I enjoy the species and enjoy photos of this understated subject.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 23, 2010 at 1:16 AM

I agree with Richard, like it as is, a lot! Love the coppery color tones throughout, without getting carried away on the saturation. 600 definitely has some advantages for feathered subjects.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on April 23, 2010 at 10:27 AM

very nice--good details and nice looking water. glad you're enjoying the 600!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 23, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Nice detail and really fun water, Bryan.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM

It looks excellent to me Bryan, nice lighting and detail.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 23, 2010 at 2:34 PM

Great job on this with a good angle and the colors look good to me, well done.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on April 23, 2010 at 8:17 PM

Seems to me that it's very difficult to get an image of this species that most would refer to as "extraordinary", since they're not very flashy. But that's part of the challenge and I think you've done a fine job with this one Bryan. I like the overall colors, sharpness looks good as does exposure. Nice pose and low angle too. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 23, 2010 at 8:19 PM

Love the colors and detail. Really nice

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Comment posted by Bryan Hix on April 23, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback. I am looking forward to seeing some migrating birds in the next few weeks. Bring on the warblers!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 24, 2010 at 3:32 AM

Nice low perspective Bryan

cheers
Rob

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