Great Crested Grebe

[MiroslavMaric]

5D3, 600 f4 II + TC1.4 III, tripod, natural light, f/7.1, 1/4000, ISO800
PP: NR of BG and crop.
Total photo size: 2431x1585 pixels
Location: a pond near Zagreb, Croatia, August 2014.

I like the shameful pose.



Thanks for viewing and CC.
Cheers!
Miro

[Binu John]

Beautiful interaction shot! Love the reflection and low POV. I would try to increase the overall brightness without blowing out the whites. TFS

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the interaction, low angle, calm water and composition. I find the OOF yellow flowers pull my eye away from the Grebes. I would consider toning the flowers down a bit but that is my personal preference.

[MiroslavMaric]

Thank you Binu and Jim. Yes, the the dark BG with yellow flowers could be better balanced with birds.

Cheers!
Miro

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miro, excellent low perspective, with a good pose from the parent. I like how you have captured junior snugged into the side of the parent, and I quite like your multi-coloured BG. Well exposed on both Grebes, although as Binu stated, going a touch brighter wont harm this.

[David Salem]

Nice shot and interaction. I like the poses and the reflection. Yes, it go a bit brighter but nice overall.

[Tom van den Brandt]

Love the interaction and low angle. Everything has been said about the brightness.

Cheers, Tom

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the setting and low angle. Tough light that gave a very contrasty look. I also wish for less of a head angle - I'm sure the light would have lit up the eye better that way.

[Marina Scarr]

What a lovely image. The BG and FG are stunning, as is the adult and chick. I am with Daniel on wishing the adult's head were turned just a tad more away to show a better eye and catchlight. However, this scene is so awesome regardless. Could trying going a tad lighter on the darks.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot, I like the intimacy. I too would lift the darker elements a little.