Slavonian Grebe

[gail bisson]

Taken in Iceland in July 2017
Canon 1DX
600mm and 1.4X
ISO 1600 SS 1/640 F 5.6
PP: Small crop, usual LR sliders, NR to BG, levels, DE/TC at 15% on bird and USM to JPEG
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Mike Poole]

I love the low POV, and the calling pose is superb, but from my experience, the shot looks quite thin in its tones, I'd suggest at least boosting the blacks by a few points.

Mike

[Bill Dix]

How sweet. Great hairdo, good calling pose. Beautiful calm water blending smoothly into background.

[William Dickson]

Very nice Gail. Great POV and pose. Open mouth looks great. It does look a wee bit thin, more contrast perhaps. Maybe its the light?

Will

[gail bisson]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the extra set of eyes on this image. I didn't see the thin blacks until you mentioned it.
Here is my repost with blacks added. it definitely looks better!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Wow Gail this is awesome. I like pretty much everything about it, especially the repost. A BG to die for!

[Isaac Grant]

The pose, details and background are all perfect. Set off by that green and calm water it is just beautiful. I actually think that you could add a touch more contrast or a bit more blacks to the neutrals of the bird.

[Doug Brown]

Repost is a substantial improvement. Great pose and eye contact. The calm water, soft reflection, and pretty water add a lot to an already nice frame.

[arash_hazeghi]

res[pt much better, I like the soft tones and the low angle. good job on this frame

[Mike Hitchen]

Add me to the 'likes' - a really striking image with how the pastels surrounding the bird. Also the way the background blends seamlessly into the water adds an almost ethereal quality.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hey Gail, lovely image as usual. Mark me down that the repost is better. Beautiful bird, perfect head angle and background, I'm jealous. Thank you for sharing.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, excellent low perspective, and well timed to capture the open beak. I really like these type of images where the water seems calm and endless. Repost is a killer.

[Alex Becker]

Lovely Gail, that BG, POV, relfection, the wonky hair and eye, and the very calm water are all excellent. TFS

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Beautiful low angle, great soft light and I love the open bill and head angle. All in all, an excellent shot.

[David Salem]

What a beauty!! Love everything, including the re-post. One of your better static frames Gail!!