Great crested grebes

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Name Canon EOS-1D X
Canon 500mm f4 & 2xTC II
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av (Aperture Value) 11.0
Exposure Compensation -0.666667
Auto ISO Speed 2000

This is a feature of the grebe's courtship dance, and hence the name great crested grebe. I am guessing the male is the one on the left as the colouration is a little more pronounced.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, it looks like Great Crested Grebe day, as quite a few have been posted today. Good eye level capture, and just love the display by the male. Well exposed on the blacks, and nicely separated from the distant BG.

[Marina Scarr]

What a special image of this pair. My favorite part is the cocked head of the left bird and the obvious breeding behavior happening. I think you framed it just right.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the behavior, hairdo and composition. Excellent image Jon!

[William Dickson]

Great looking Head pose on the male, and inquisitive look on the female. Nice details and colours on the birds.

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the interaction, composition, view of the far shoreline along the top. Perhaps a little bit of CW rotation needed. All around a fun image.

[annmpacheco]

so sweet indeed Jon, terrific behavioral image here. love the colors and the BG too!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks folks glad you liked it. Must admit I don't have too many reservations over using the 2xTC it seems to be delivering.
Marina I thought you would like the one on the left, I posted similar ones in previous years and you like those too

[keith mitchell]

Jon the pose on the left bird is unique ,it's a great piece of work.

Keith.