Great Crested Grebe portrait

[Frank Schauf]

Canon EOS 1DMIV, Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM & 1.4x III, 1/1000 sec., f/7.1, ISO 500, Gitzo GT5541LS with Sachtler FSB 8, 30 % cut

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[Randy Stout]

Frank:

Sharp, beautifully exposed, nice head angle. wonderful eye.

The BG shows off the bird well. I might consider removing the lower catchlight, because the eye is so prominent in this image.

I could see just a sliver more room on top.

Cheer

Randy

[jack williamson]

Excellent Frank, I can see detail in the eye, tons of detail in the feathers, good points by Randy. I love the BG.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Frank. Excellent sharpness and detail - and what an interesting eye! Very nice background as well. I think this would have been even more dramatic if the light had been a little softer.

[Don Nelson]

Very well exposed, particularly the eye. Feather detail superb. Nice to see a head shot of this interesting bird.

[David Salem]

Great exposure and feather detail. Beautiful subject for a head shot. Well done

[Jonathan Ashton]

Absolutely super detail and exposure, I like the composition, this image has real appeal, I have gone back to it twice already, I never knew there was so much to see the grebe's eye.

[vishaljadhav]

Amazing details here , the eye is so detailed
lovely

[christopher galeski]

great shot Frank,sharp and the detail in the eye magic.

[Karl Egressy]

Striking portrait shot, Farank. The details are truly amazing.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marvelous close up with lovely colors,lights,wonderful details and nice composition.
Love it.

Regards,
Satish.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Details, colours, exposure, BG all look super. I wouldn't mind a bit more room with a bit more neck showing, but certainly a striking portrait for sure. Although minor I'd also remove the small black spot on the lower mandible (nearing the tip). Impressive looking eye!!