Dabchick ( little grebe ) Breeding colours

[Stu Bowie]

Before I posted this, I noticed the tail was missing in the reflection. I checked the original, and this is as shot. Taken on sunday at a local spot very close to my house.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @ 400mm
1/1600
F/6.3
ISO 640

Exp Comp +0.67

Hand Held

[Ramon M. Casares]

Hi Stuart, it looks like the main focus is on the body and the head feels a bit oversharpened, light angle is not ideal, but I do like the head turn and the nice comp and rop. Colors are very nice too. Congratulations.

[Kobus Tollig]

Ditto Ramon on sharpening. Great comp and light well done

[Steve Maxson]

I like the pano crop and the comp, Stuart. The background and colors are also very nice. I would agree with Ramon about the sharpening on the head. Interesting about the reflection lacking a tail. :)

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice composition, and I don't mind the light angle. Sharpening issue has been covered :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Interesting crop, I like the light and calm water. Does it need a little bit CCW rotation?

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all for the positive crits. Much appreciated.