Great crested grebe

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 5000
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +2x
Focal Length 1000.0mm

This is a similar but different file (next frame actually)to one posted several weeks ago. Processed with DPP4 and a little Nik detail extractor, I think the processing and focus is slightly better. I look forward to reading your comments.

[annmpacheco]

Very nice action Jon, and not a bit of noticeable noise! I like your POV and the trail of splash behind. What a beautiful bird, you did very well.

[Lorant Voros]

Pwerful take off, sharp and nice splashes. Light comes from the other side, but it gives an interesting effect here. TFS.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Jon, really like this, I like the framing and the power the subject has conveyed from the trail of water behind.

If you have time, I might crop more off the RHS to eliminate the bright top RH corner and where possible, darken the water/environment to add drama to the scene.

TFS
Steve

[Mike Poole]

You don't see this action too often Jon - and even less so looking at it through 1000mm! Great timing, I really like this frame

Mike

[gail bisson]

Excellent IQ with the 2X.
I love the incoming angle and the splash.
Even though the light is coming from the other side it does not hurt the image at all.
I would clone out the specular highlight on the LHS of frame and burn the area in the RUC.
Gail

[Michael Thompson]

Great action shot, sharp and clean, nice colors. I love Grebes, I have not seen this species yet, some day.... :c3:

[Joseph Przybyla]

Wonderful dramatic takeoff... reminds me of the way Coots take flight, running across the water to gain speed. Beautiful bird, nice colors. Thank you for sharing, Jonathan.

[christopher galeski]

Great takeoff action here Jonathan,sharp with good detail,love the water splashes and the pufftup feathers.TFS.

[Arthur Morris]

Wicked and well done despite the off-angled light. a

[Frank Schauf]

Great timing, great action, Jonathan.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thank you for your comments and suggestions - much appreciated.