Least grebe

[Dan Walker]

I have been stalking these guys for the past couple of days and finally made my move this morning. Captured them with some sweet morning light. After transfering this over to a computer that has internet access from my laptop, it looks a little off, but the tif looks great.

Nikon D80, 300F4x1.4, 1/250 f5.6, ISO 320, fill flash -1 1/3 w/ better beamer

Dan

[Arthur Morris]

Wow, this one looks just about perfect to me. Lovely light and subject, lovely water colors, and a great look back head angle. I would blow up the master file and do just a bit of work on the pupil as the flashed highlight looks funky...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful image with wonderful lighting and lovely reflection. Love the BG in this capture too. Really a stunning image Dan and thanks for sharing.

[Fabs Forns]

This is soooo good it hurts :)

Background really makes the bird stand out, and the definition on him is superb. Big congrats!!!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Love it, just.. love it as is!

[Glenn Bartley]

Just love the water color. Agree with Artie on the eye repair.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very good Dan. I agree about the eye...but that's about it!! Love the wet feathers on the body.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

The warm background colors enhance your subject to a high degree. Lovely turn back (the bird that is) and composition. :)

[DanWalters]

Nice shot. I like the low angle and the colors in the water. Looks like it could use a little more sharpening.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle, colors and eye contact. Another vote for eye repair and a bit more sharpening.

[Mike Lentz]

I'll add to the accolades! Very very nice, Dan!

[Blake Shadle]

Wonderful work, Dan! Be proud of this one. I love the composition, and head angle/eye contact make this one very special. I agree with Artie that working on the eye would pay off nicely. I also think that adding a Selective Color adjustment layer and adding about 10% of black to the Neutrals really makes this one pop.

[Cheryl Ertelt]

Lovely portrait in great light.

[Dan Brown]

WOW! Love the shape of the eye, usually this species displays a more round eye, this one has an attitude! Could stand a bit of sharpening. Dan Brown

[Sharna Lee]

I cannot add to what has already been said so I'll echo it. GREAT detail and EXCELLENT bg. I LOVE it!!!!
I agree with the tad sharpening and the rework on that eye. But other than that it's masterful!

Sharna

[Dan Walker]

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions, I will go back to the tiff and rework it,

Dan