View Full Version : Smiling juvie Pied-billed Grebe
Daniel Cadieux
07-14-2009, 07:37 PM
Seeing that this species is rather secretive and hard to spot (and especially to approach) in our area, a few of us have been happy with the discovery of some quite approachable Pied-billed Grebes that have taken residence in a local pond. The adults mostly stay a little further away (out of reach for my 100-400, but OK for anybody showing up with a 500mm + 1.4) but the juvies are quite curious and venture close to shore often enough (but now sometimes too close for the 500, but perfect for my 100-400:D). Another new species added to my files :)
Canon 40D + 100-400L, evaluative metering, manual exposure (-2/3 stops), 1/200s., f/6.3, ISO 800, natural light, handheld.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_Pied-billedGrebe_5590-01.jpg
Ramon M. Casares
07-14-2009, 08:21 PM
Well, congratulations on the new species! Nice image with lovelu light, great colors, very nice comp and detail.Congratulations again.
Axel Hildebrandt
07-14-2009, 08:47 PM
I'm really fond of these little guys and always enjoy seeing them. I like the light, sharpness, eye contact and water colors. If it were mine I would crop a bit off the bottom.
Juan Carlos Vindas
07-14-2009, 09:01 PM
This guy does not look like the one on my book!
But it's fine! I know it happens very often. Really nice and healthy looking fellow. The feathers on the back look like hair, makes it looks kind of funny. IMO
denise ippolito
07-14-2009, 09:13 PM
Daniel, Really nice sharpness and pose. Beautiful water color. I love the feathers!!
Ilija Dukovski
07-14-2009, 09:18 PM
This guy does not look like the one on my book!
Juan Carlos, this is a baby, juvenile :)
Ilija Dukovski
07-14-2009, 09:20 PM
Other than above, very nice feather detail, like the water color and texture.
The juvi looks really good.
Brian Barcelos
07-14-2009, 11:09 PM
I love the eye , it almost pulls you into his world. All the colors are very pleasing. Congrats.
Brian
Kiran Poonacha
07-15-2009, 01:39 AM
Beautiful one.. loved the pose and details, very cute looking bird too.. I too would prefer a little of from the bottom.
Juan Aragonés
07-15-2009, 02:42 AM
Yes, he seems to be very happy with a big smile in his face :-)
I like the eye contact, composition, sharpness and fantastic green BG Daniel.
I see some kind of light halo surrounding the reflection of the head in the water.
Stu Bowie
07-15-2009, 06:58 AM
Pin sharp Dan, showing lovely colours and detail. I like the single feather sticking out at the rear, and interesting to see the two different textures of water - above and below the grebe. Well captured.
Randy Stout
07-15-2009, 07:30 AM
Daniel:
A lovely little fellow. Another vote for a bit off the bottom, I would go just above your sig line.
Randy
Juan Carlos Vindas
07-15-2009, 10:23 PM
Juan Carlos, this is a baby, juvenile :)
Yes I know but still. I know how it goes with birds...:)
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