Great Crested Grebe

[Frank Schauf]

I have a few more.:S3:

Canon EOS 1DMIV, Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM & 1.4x III, 1/1000 sec., f/6.3, ISO 800, Gitzo GT5541LS with Sachtler FSB 8

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[Shawn Zierman]

Perfect imo. What a pose! The IQ is (!)
A good example of what can be accomplished in soft/diffused light quality.

[mohammad reza shahab]

very nice frank,I like Positions,Perfect Detail and Low angle.

[Nick Palmieri]

Image quality and light are just perfect. Sorry but I am confused ...Is that one or two ducks? Lots of interest.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, lovely soft light, and what an interesting swimming pose you managed to capture. I do like the detail and colours on the head, and I can see a version with a bit off the bottom. :w3

[vishaljadhav]

Lovely image with great details
Pose is impressive and the low angle gives it a great level
i love the details on the bird and the color of the water is fantastic

[gail bisson]

It took me a while to figure out what was going on as I first thought there were 2 birds.
Lovely light and low POV. The water is so pretty.
I see a bit of a magenta cast,
Gail

[Tim King]

Just when I thought you couldn't get a better one than your last post....... Perfect. Keep 'em comin'

[dankearl]

This is just great, half bird, half reptile!
Your usual top notch IQ and low angle.
Very nice.

[PhilCook]

A most unusual pose captured, and it really makes it extra interesting, stunning capture in both light/exposure and focus....I really cant see anything worth changing. \

Frank, I unofficially award you the honor of best Great Crested Grebe photographer of the year lol

[Sidharth Kodikal]

An unusual and engaging pose. Love your low angle and the nice sharpness. Excellent image!

[christopher galeski]

nice one Frank,nice soft light,low and sharp.

[Frank Schauf]

Wow, many thanks to you all.

[David Salem]

Very neat pose. Looks like a serpent in the water. Techs look perfect and great low angle. Well done

[Melissa Groo]

Such an interesting pose, great angle, and I love your comp. Beautiful one, Frank. You really are the master at these birds!

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot!!!
Very interesting pose, love the super low shooting angle, excellent details and great light.
Very well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image of duck with nice pose.
Love the stretched neck,open beak,lovely crest,eye ,colors and beautiful lights.

Regards,
Satish.