Spooked

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Least Grebe was spooked by something under water and took off like a bullet. Those eyes tell the story.

Nikon D300
Nikon 600mm F4
ISO 400
1/640 F8
manual

All comments are most welcome. Thanks.

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful torpedo, Judy, the eyes are really impressive!!!!

Trying to decide if we can make it today ;)

[Doug Brown]

Nice moment captured Judy! Love the bug-eyed expression.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Judy Lynn,
Perhaps it was the Loch Ness Monster - I guess you just never know where he will turn up next...:D:eek:
Great image!
Regards,
Nicki

[Raul Quinones]

Beautiful shot, nice timing. This birds are fun to watch... I only need a longer lens. I have some distant pics of the chicks that I may be posting later.

Saludos, Raul

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

What a great eye contact,congrats Judy!!!

[bill kominsky]

Great eye contact Judy, nicely done.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Judy,

Love the behavior and water splash. I wish the head was more in focus. I can't wait to see these guys!

[Joanna Trescott]

I hope it wasn't the alligator! Where is the little one? At that speed, it probably was propelled. I am waiting for more of these shots. Well done! How long do you hang out waiting for a shot?

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks for the comments Joanna as they are much appreciated. To answer your question we usually are there in the early morning and late afternoon for at least a couple of hours. They stay so well hidden that it is truly a challenge to be be to get a photogrph of them. Definetly worth the wait though and a real thrill to have the opportunity to get a glimpse of them once in awhile. Again many thanks.

[Linda Robbins]

The expression is priceless and I love the wake of water the bird is pushing in front as well as the splashed water behind. The side lighting created some shadowing on the left side of the bird, but it is not too dark. I would sharpen the head a bit. You've captured a really unique behavior!

[Julie Kenward]

That is just too much fun to look at! Great job in capturing the moment, Judy!

[Ramon M. Casares]

I feel the focus is more in the slash behind the bird, but other than that I love this action shot! COngratulations!