Taken a while back on a local canal in late afternoon. This little grebe was very amusing practically completely twisting and shaking itself out of the water. C&C welcome.
D3s, Nikon 500mm, 1/1000, f 5.6, ISO 1250, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.
The background is pretty busy and thus the reflection in the water is too.
I might try to crop a bit tighter to reduce the impact of the background and reflections on the bird, and possibly a gentle softening of contrast in the other areas that remain (except the bird of course)
Cute little guy in a typical winter environment here in the Northeast. The background is heavy though so pano-ing this image might play it down somewhat without ruining all the flying droplets.
Thanks, Randy and Grace. Took another look and I agree with you both. Grace, think cropping to a pano does help in reducing the impact of the BG without the loss of to many droplets. Here's a repost.