Black-necked Grebe

[Tom van den Brandt]

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My first post here on BP. I have seen a lot of great shots pass by here and I look forward to sharing my photos with you and hope you will enjoy watching them. Comments and suggestions for improvement are always welcome.

These two were doing there "love dance" as part of the mating rituals.

Cheers, Tom

Canon 1D-X
Canon 500mm F4 L IS USM with 1.4 converter
ISO 1000
F 5.6
1/1600sec

[Marina Scarr]

Big, warm welcome to BPN. I am not on a calibrated monitor right now, but this image is truly stunning. Love seeing the pair in such close proximity, the movement in the water and the water splash behind them. You have a terrific light angle and a very pleasing BG. What a way to start at BPN!!

[William Dickson]

I agree totally with Marina, well done Tom

[Tom van den Brandt]

Thank you Marina, I appreciate the warm welcome and kind words a lot.

Thank you William, it's appreciated.

All the best, Tom