Low as you can Go

[kevin Hice]

Shot this Western Grebe in a Nd slough. Processed with Dpp 4,Photoshop,Topaz noise. Nothing done to the eyes they are very bright red. Shot from my floatable blind. Comments and critiques appreciated.
Canon 1DX 111
500 f/4 L Is
700 mm
Av 7.1
1/2000
ISO 1000

[Arthur Morris]

Love those sharp red eyes, the sheet of water at the scratching foot, the super-low perspective, and even the large expanse of defocused foreground. I am guessing that some folks will suggest a crop from below.

I hope that you blind is a floating blind not a floatable one ... :)

with love, artie

[Brian Sump]

Kevin, gorgeous balance with the whites on deep blues here and the popping red eyes. I actually have a series of a Western 'scratching' his ear, such fun behavior!

For me, Artie nailed the composition comment as I think a bit less below, maybe even a pano would work well here. Otherwise, perhaps a bit less sharpening as the head and breast appear a touch overdone to my eyes.

Great action, tfs my friend!

[Kurt Bowman]

I agree with the comments thus far Kevin. Love the low angle and also think a pano crop might suit this better, but I still like it as posted as well.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Kevin, excellent low perspective, and love the soft light and IQ. Those eyes stand out so well, and another vote for a tad off the bottom.

[Wayne Niz]

Fantastic picture Kevin, love the low angle, red eyes, water detail under the wing and serenity in the birds pose

[John Mack]

Great view of those red eyes. They really pop on this one. Low angle is right on.

[Jay Ing]

Oh my - what eyes. I'd think it was a PS joke but that it's true! Love the low angle and water on wing. TFS.