Grooming

[wendell westfall]

D90 70-200VR+2X@400 1/2000 f5.6 ISO400 -1/3EV monopod

Three days ago I watched a pair of Western Grebes cruising across a pond and grooming as they went. This bird had retracted its elegantly long neck in order to reach farther to scratch with that odd looking foot.

Wendell


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[Richard Stern]

Hi,

I like the overall comp., the sharpness of the bird, the eye, and the reflection with its symmetry. Water color is very pleasing. But I find it a bit hard o work out just what part of the bird is doing what, and where the foot is.
Richard

[Alan Murphy]

Nice behavior. A tighter crop for me and another round of sharpening on the bird.,

[Marina Scarr]

Interesting behavior. Agree on a tighter crop would definitely showcase your subject and behavior more.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the pose, colours, the many ripples, and the reflection. If the IQ can withstand it I would definitely crop it tighter. The brightest whites on the head could be toned down too.

[wendell westfall]

Looks like a crop is in order . . . thanks to all of you . . . I'm going out today to see if I can do better . . .