Red-Necked Grebes Babysitting

[Michael Thompson]

I saw this pair feeding their chick yesterday, and two Western Grebe chicks as well! (only one is visible in this pic)
Shot from my Sea Eagle 285 inflatable pontoon boat with my Canon 7Dll, 100-400 at 330 mm, f/7 640 iso, 1/1000ss Central Minnesota

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Michael, lovely eye level capture from your boat, and I like the feeding behaviour. I do like the attitude of the near chick hoping for its meal. Comp wise, I would take a bit off the bottom to just below the reflections, and also on top, to remove the streak of blue.

[Marina Scarr]

Amazing moment captured here. You had nice light and behavior. I'd go for more of a pano and take the white off of the top and some off of the bottom.

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image. Spectacular moment captured.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Nice capture and I like the interaction between them. Never heard of them raising or feeding another species of grebe. I agree with Marina about the comp. Well done

[William Dickson]

Well done Michael. This looks good and well captured. I am with Marina, with a more pano crop. The wee ones stretching forward is nice

Will

[Michael Thompson]

Thanks for the great replies, looks like there is some agreement on a possible improvement, so let's give it a look: