On Golden Water

[Aidan Briggs]

Pied-billed Grebe. The water was in shade but the sun was still reflecting light off the land on the far side. I had a nice little patch of mushy and goose-poop cluttered ground to lay on. Full Frame. I liked the way the lighter shades of water framed the bird.

Handheld as always, I still do not have a functioning tripod

50D 500f/4
1/250sec, ISO 500 f/4

[gail bisson]

I really like this.
The color palette is beautiful.
Great low POV, nice head turn and excellent IQ.
If mine, I would tone down the specular highlights below the grebe and to the left ( especially the ones in the reflection)
A lovely image,
Gail

[Marina Scarr]

A simple yet stunning grebe image. The color palette really makes this one pop, and the softness of the water.

[P-A. Fortin]

Wow. Colors are awesome.

[vishaljadhav]

Superb image I like all things about this image , wonderful

[Bill Dix]

Stunning capture. Love the colors, the low POV, beautiful comp. Nicely done.

[David Salem]

Wow, woke up to a few exceptional images. This is beautiful Aidan. The colors of the BG and water and the light really highlight this little Grebe. A great pose and spot on techs round off this beautiful frame.

[Raybel Robles]

Amazing photo. The orange color really makes this image special!

[Tim Harding]

Excellent comp and colours. Bird is tack sharp. A spectacular image.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very nice colours on the water! I like the grebe's pose and the reflection. I'd be tempted to darken the paler band at very top, and I agree with some minor water cleanup, especially the specular highlights near and touching the reflection. Did you need to remove a bluish cast on the subject?

[William Dickson]

A very nice image indeed

[Joseph Przybyla]

Nice light and feel to the image Aidan. Wonderful colors...

[Richard Flack]

Stunning image Aidan. The background is incredible. TFS

[Binu John]

What a great shot! Beautiful colors and excellent exposure and POV. TFS

[Aidan Briggs]

Thanks all, I'll take care of the noted specular highlights.

[Aidan Briggs]

Thanks Dan, you are spot on the blue cast. Even at 7000K the grebe was still a little blue from the shade.