Eared Grebe (Breeding Plumage)

[James Salywoda]

Eared Grebe

Huntington Beach, California

Taken this morning in early light I posted a Horned Grebe in breeding plumage about three weeks ago. Well this is another beautiful grebe species in its mating suit.....:)

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC

Thanks For looking
Jim

Reposted Image I desaturated the original in the eye and did a slight curves adjustement to tone down the ears.....:)

[Steve Maxson]

Cool image, James. I'm envious - this is a species still on my wish list. Good colors and nice detail in the blacks. The bird stands out very nicely from the blue water. There are some hot areas on the "ears" though I think that is a minor issue. A slight turn of the head toward you would put this one over the top.

[Freddy Franzella]

What I like about this image James is the fantastic detail! and the lighting!

[Tim Cee]

Nice job Jim. The detail in the eared plumage is fantastic the way it is all fanned out so nicely. Once again I know how hard these guys are to capture as they never seem to stay still much less offer decent poses with decent lighting but you manged it well.