Horned Grebe

Gallery: AvianPosted December 20, 2011133 views15 comments

Just got my lens back from repair. So glad to have sharp images again!

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1250
Av( Aperture Value ) 9.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 320
Lens EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2.0x

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on December 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

So cool, that eye is something else. Beautiful shot, and I'm glad you have your lens back! I always feel lost if my equipment is in the shop!

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 20, 2011 at 9:50 AM

I can see why you missed not having this lens Cheryl, excellent detail shown well in the larger image. Terry has it right about the eye, something else indeed.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

Love the detail, the rings in the water, and that wonderful, bright eye!
Glad your lens is back too - if it's giving you shots like this!

Merry Christmas!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Good low perspective with nice feather detail in the larger version. I also like eye contact and water drops and good job with the black and white colors, well done.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on December 20, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Cheryl, Another winner. Wish I could get the eye on these fellows as well exposed and sharp as you. Like the low POV.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 20, 2011 at 3:34 PM

The eye on this species is just spectacular. Nice and sharp with good light. Nice water drops that add to the image IMO.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on December 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

Gratz on getting the lens back -- the grebe looks good -- I like the low angle and the water drops indicate a recent dive from this grebe -- nice shot to test the lens -- looks great

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 20, 2011 at 6:33 PM

Nice & sharp from beak to tail, wish I had a shot of a grebe this fine

All the tech stuff looks right on the money Cheryl.
I see a tiny sensor spot in the LP ya missed behind the head, how's that for a nit-pick

Very well done & Merry Christmas my friend

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

Thanks everyone and Merry Cristmas to all of you as well. Howard, thats a darn good eye you got there!! Thanks for that.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Beautiful, Cheryl. Definitely sharp in this case. Great low angle and I love that eye.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM

I really like that incredible eye too. Sweet Portrait Cheryl

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on December 21, 2011 at 7:27 PM

I like the low angle and the turn of the head. The water rolling off the back is wonderful, really nice capture.

Ray

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM

A first rate image. Nice love position; natural color; excellent detail.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

Thanks so much everybody

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Comment posted by David Haynes on December 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

Cheryl,
Great detail in that eye. Nice low angle as is your usual practice. Love the drops of water on the back and the slight head turn towards you. That lens and extender combo is really working nicely for you. Terrific image. May you be blessed with exceptional light in 2012....and Merry Christmas to you and your family Cheryl.

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