Pied-billed Grebe

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED image captured at 400mm
1/2000 F/7.1 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 900 Auto 1 WB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC 2019 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation

[David Roach]

Like the composition, reflection and water droplets on back. You dealt well with slightly harsh light. Love these little beauties. TFS

[Arthur Morris]

Clean and simple with a perfect reflection. The light looks pleasing to me.

with love, artie

[John Mack]

Must have been pretty calm the reflection is almost a mirror. The composition is very nice.

[gail bisson]

I love the placement of the grebe in the frame.
What a great reflection.
My only suggestion would be to add a point of blacks to the blacks as they seem a bit washed out. I would also get rid of the second catchlight.
Was the water that blue? If yes, then leave as is- if not I might desat the blues a tiny little bit.
A really nice frame Joe!
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Joe, what a great angled pose here, and love the faint ripples around the Grebe. I do like the larger droplets on the back, and agree to remove the 2nd catchlight.