Speedy Little Grebe

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mk3
f/4 500mm with 1x4 TCiii
f/5.6
1/3200
ISO 800

I managed to capture this Little Grebe as it swam past me, at speed, whilst I was in my portable hide on the shore of a local loch.
The breeding plumage is now starting to show.

Thanks for looking. All comments appreciated.

[Alan Murphy]

I like the wake and water in front of the bird.

[Grace Scalzo]

Agree, love the little bow wake, does indeed give the viewer the impression that the little one is speeding along.

[Daniel Cadieux]

How cute, and a perfect "look back" head angle. I like the subject's placement within the frame too. Not sure if the white spot between the eye and bill is a wet reflection or not but you could opt to remove it IMO.

[keith mitchell]

I also like the bow wave William, think the spot between the eye and the bill is part of the summer plumage for this bird, did well to capture this they always seem to dive when I get on them.

Cheers Keith.

[Diane Miller]

Very cute! Looks like he is really moving. I like how the water has picked up the same brown as the bird.

[Lyle Gruby]

I love grebes and this is an excellent shot of one. IQ and light are fantastic.

[John Robinson]

Nice one Will. One of my favourite birds. Spent a lot of time with these. Love the bow wave ! I agree with Dan about the white reflection smudge. A lot of bird seem to retain a bit of water there for some reason. The bigger blob is obviously the breeding plumage bit. Soon be time to check my local site
Cheers
John

[P-A. Fortin]

Also love the wave. I like how you captured and composed the bird and the reflection.

[David Salem]

Nice little bow wake and I like the wet plumage on this little guy. The exposure and details look perfect. Well done William

[keith mitchell]

William forgot to mention the great low angle you got with this shot.

Cheers Keith.