Black-necked Grebe

[Alexander Koenders]

In a short while these beautifull birds will come bag to the Netherlands so we can start to photgraph them again.

Olympus E3, Zuiko ED300 F2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, 600 mm foculength, 1/250sec, F7.1, ISO320, +1 stop

[Dan Walker]

Love the colors. The open mouth and tongue are great. Would like to see a little more detail in the dark parts on the head and neck. nice image

[Randy Stout]

Alexander:

A spectacular bird. So dramatic in its colors and contrast.

Sharp bill to rump, nice angle in frame.

In a perfect world, I would like a bit more room to the rear, it is just a smidge tight for my taste.

Hope to see more of these from you soon.

Thanks for sharing

Randy

[John Cooper]

What a beautiful Grebe Alex - very sharp and nicely composed - the opened mouth adds great impact to the image. Well seen and taken.
What time of the year do they come back - I will be in The Netherlands this coming July..!!

[Alexander Koenders]

What a beautiful Grebe Alex - very sharp and nicely composed - the opened mouth adds great impact to the image. Well seen and taken.
What time of the year do they come back - I will be in The Netherlands this coming July..!!

Theiy start breeding in april/may and wil stay at the lake until the youngsters are big anof to take care of them selfs. In Juli theiy probebly will be gone again.

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

What a great shot Alexander, I love the pose and the detail is great, perhaps just a little more Shadows/Highlights would provide a tad more detail in the darkest plumage, but that is one to be proud of!

Jon