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Gallery: AvianPosted January 23, 2012143 views19 comments

Well, I took another spill this week and this time camera, lens and all in the water so I am processing older files. This one from the same day I took my first spill.. Thank God for insurance. Those waders can be tricky to walk in. This is one of my fave horned Grebe shot so far. Nothing dynamic but I love the softness of the water and and bg. I usually get them wet with water drops but this guy is pretty dry. I have been pretty lucky this year finding these guys and they seem to not mind me coming close to them in the water..

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
ISO Speed 320
Lens EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM +2.0x

C&C appreciated

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM

That creamy water really makes this shot - plus the nice detail in the grebe, bright eye, and the bit of "wake" -
Sure sorry about the salt-water bath again - but - yes, thank God for insurance!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Nice low angle Cheryl. Love the "bow" wave too. Your very narrow DOF created the soft water, which is very nice IMO. Nice light and sharpness on the bird tops this one off for me. Very nice. Hope you get your equip back soon.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM

A terrific image - I love the understated colors and the very low viewpoint. The spill sounds like a nasty experience.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on January 23, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Cool Grebe with a sad Tale, Cheryl.
I love the way the oof foreground melds with the oof background minimizing the focus band effect. Really makes this pop.
Neil

Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Beautiful shot, Cheryl, with the water so smooth and the bird so sharp.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 23, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Love it Cheryl. Love the ripple in front of the Grebe and the soft water. Sorry about the tumble.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Jay Martin on January 23, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Great shot - the DOF is perfect for the low angle. Sorry to her about the spill.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Beautiful image. Excellent detail and sharpness in the grebe. The DOF (which I don't see listed) has given just the right look to the water. I love it. Sorry to hear about your spills. I was just working on insurance today. I've been going dangerously bareback until now-lucky so far, but can't hold up forever.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on January 23, 2012 at 8:50 PM

All has been said, a real beauty of a shot.

Registered on November 8, 2008, 55 Posts, 393 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on January 23, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Cheryl,
I don't think you can get any lower than you did for this shot. It's your trademark. Beautiful head position with just the right amount of turn. Nice and sharp. Too bad about the spill. Insurance is a must and you get all new gear but the down time stinks. Good luck.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Thanks so much everybody for the great feedback I do appreciate it. Sorry Angela My Aperture was 8.0. Both of my cameras are in the shop as well as my big lens I am going nuts here.

Looks like my stuff may have survived with some fixing we shall see

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Cheryl, this is beautiful--love the softness of water (as you very nicely described it) along with the nice sharp bird in good light.

I'm really sorry to hear about the soaking and glad to hear that you're insured. I have renter's insurance which covers all my personal property but recently added a rider covering all loss or damage w/o deductible for my big lens. Hope you are back in business soon.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 24, 2012 at 3:39 AM

Nice low angle, Cheryl.I like very much the sharp bird against the smooth water !
(Sorry for your gear... )
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 24, 2012 at 5:24 AM

Great low angle and commitment, and I like that red eye, waved setting and crisp presentation

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM

Beautiful, Cheryl. I like the low angle. If it makes you feel any better, you are not alone in the sinking of the camera experience (I've sunk a few).

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 24, 2012 at 10:03 AM

Sweet image Cheryl, excellent post processing IMO.
Excellent details and colors, love the soft look of the water that sets the bird off

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

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

The low perspective, angle of light and feather detail look great on the larger image. I like how the red eye really draws you into the image, excellent shot, way to go.