My first post here - Slavonian Grebe

[Andrew George]

This is one of my finest latest bird photos I took, good for a first post over here I guess. It was only for 2 weeks in my neighbourhood and I visited this one with low light levels. I used fill flash to brighten details up.

D200, 200-400VR +TC1,4
550mm
ISO400
F8.0
1/160s

Gr., Andrew
http://www.agfoto.nl

[Arthur Morris]

Welcome Andrew. Where are you from? Where was the image made? What lens?

This one is very lovely. I could stand to be a bit brighter still. And I would wish that the bird's head were turned a bit more towards us.

later and love, artie

[Andrew George]

Hello Arthur,

Thanks for the critiques. I know what you mean, but this was a one time shot with the catch unfortunately.
The lens is the Nikkor 200-400 VR 4.0
I am from The Netherlands.

Gr., Andrew

[Alfred Forns]

HI Andrew Love the feel of this image Just the changes suggested by Arti

.... btw we are trying to update to all full names Could you please send name you would like to be listed Thanks

[Tony Whitehead]

this works really well - backgfround/foreground - muted colours with focal point of red eye and gape, catch sharp, droplets - all good. I would be tempted to slightly reduce the size of the catchlight in the eye - otherwise nothing to add to a great image

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the background and the red eye of the bird!!!

[Maxis Gamez]

HI Andrew,

I like the low angle and composition. I think the image could be a little lighter.