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    Default A Little Grebe's Dive

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    This cute little grebes dive at such great speed that its quite difficult to get them with their head above the water especially when they being threatened.

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    Talk about timing - couldn't be any better!
    That along with the super low angle, the droplets and the gorgeous light makes this is a winner!

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    Stunning shot Kiran, I like the angle, the eye showing just above water, the droplets, the comp, everything!

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    This image is mind-blowing, Kiran. Getting this exact position is extremely difficult as I am sure you are aware. You nailed it, and the light, colors, water droplets on the back and the small wave made by the face beak bring it to another level.
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    Kiran Bhai, this is amazing

    The timing on this one is so perfect , the eye caught before the bird goes into the the water.
    Amazing colors and fantastic execution.
    Love it

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    Kiran:

    Perfect timing. I know how challenging it is to get just the right pose. Techs are excellent, as is the shooting angle. Love the big drop on the back.

    Interesting how clean of divers they are, not a lot of water disturbance yet. The larger diving ducks such as the canvas back quite a splash when they go in.

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    Subline timing- have tried and tried to capture this moment with sucess.
    Love the water droplets on its back, nice sharp eye, low angle and smooth water.
    A great shot

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    Beautiful light, great low POV. Love the moment just before the eye went below, and the water drops. Well done.

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    Kiran, the timing on this shot is killer. Superb shot. I could see a version with less room on the bottom and a little more on top. Either way, I would have loved to have had this opportunity and I'm glad you were able to execute and share.

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    What a shot! Sharp as a tack and the eye just going into the water is amazing. You definitely captured the perfect moment.

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    Looks like it's diving into a parallel universe. Outstanding photo, Kiran.

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    I'm not usually a fan of this type of diving pose, but the placement of the eye and the water breaking directly underneath it makes this a real winner in my books! I could see a bit less room below, but in the grand scheme of things this is a totally awesome image!!

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    Fantastic timing angle and colors.

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    Wow Kiran this is great. Definately a hard one to capture just in time and you certainly did. I really like that water drop at the tail just kind of rolling off the body and your low angle put it to a higher place IMO. Love it

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    Perfect in every way.


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