Territorial call

[kevin Hice]

Red-necked-Grebe defending his nesting territory. Shot in Nd Turtle Mountains, close to the Canadian border. I left the fine feather on the bill and tongue. Shot from my floatable blind. Processed with Dpp 4, Photoshop Topaz noise. Comments and critiques appreciated.
Canon 1DX 111
500 f/4 L Is
700 mm
Av 7.1
1/2500
ISO 3200

[John Mack]

Nice low angle and calling pose. The soft reflection is nice. Maybe a touch too bright.

[Brian Sump]

Kevin, really nice canvas!

The greens and blues work great with the neutrals on the subject and I love the yellow on the beak. Calling pose rocks!

I'd love to see a sliver off the bottom and I think it could use a bit of boost in the upper mid range. I think you can bring out a pop of color in this image that would massively enhance it.

[Wayne Niz]

Nice low angle and colors, love the cheeky hair do

[David Roach]

PMP TFS

[William Dickson]

Well done Kevin....everything 'fits' real nice here......I may try a reduction on the greens in the BG/FG...

Will

[Colin Driscoll]

Good low angle, bird position and lighting with calling an added bonus.
Could be lower in the frame losing some of the reflection which isn't outstanding enough to be featured.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like this lots. Good low angle, nice calling pose, perfect sharpness. I do find the WB a bit on the cool side, but nonetheless a highly appealing image.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot for me just a a tiny bit more pop would make it even better.