Eared Grebe

[Doug Brown]

I photographed this eared grebe near Monterey, CA last week. In the few encounters I've had with this bird, I've had a hard time getting a decent shot. This was about as good a look as I've gotten.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/239921012-O.jpg

Canon 40D, 500 f/4 IS + 1.4, f/8, 1/1000, ISO 400, monopod

[Jim Poor]

What freaky-looking birds these guys are. The water droplets on the back are neat, and the head turn keeps it from being a pure backside image. The big red eye with the pinpoint pupil is interesting.

[Arthur Morris]

Swimming away as usual. Well done with the necessary head turn as noted by Jim Poor. Great composition getting the bird tucked into the corner. Suggestion: select the iris with a Quick Mask and DeSAT the reds 15-20 points...

later and love, artie

[Doug Brown]

Thanks Art. I'll give that a try and repost the result.

[Fabs Forns]

Hi Doug,

Please look at posting guidelines, one post per 24 per Gallery for Members as of now :)

Beautiful back view!

[Doug Brown]

Sorry Fabs. I thought it was 2 posts.

[Fabs Forns]

Sorry Fabs. I thought it was 2 posts.

No problem. We are just getting used to things ourselves :)