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    Default Little Grebe ( Dabchick) Breeding colours

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    This was the lowest possible angle of capture, as I was shooting from a hide, built fairly high above the water. This was in a game reserve, so no chance of sneaking out. Sneaking out - get eaten :o.

    Canon 50D
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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    I like the eye contact, reflection, calm water and the fish adds to it. Too bad about the angle. Maybe a slight crop off the left?

    Who would be interested in eating you there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Axel Hildebrandt View Post

    Who would be interested in eating you there?
    I suppose the hunters? :)

    Agree on Axel's evaluations. Love the clear water and the reflection, :)

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    Axel, Fabs, thanks for your comments.

    Axel, crocs, and hippo's, around the edge of the water. Not to be messed with.

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    Exposure is dead on, nice image. Maybe a bit off the left sife, well done.

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    Thanks Jeff, Here is my repost. I took a fair bit off the left, and decided to take a bit off the top too.

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    Re-post looks much better, I like the wave patterns.

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    I'm torn between the two posts but lean toward the second.

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    Reppst work better IMO. nice light, pose, natural moment, detail, colors and comp. A lower abgle would've put this noe over the top.
    Congratulatinos!

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    Spot On,

    J$

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    I also prefer the repost Stu. Good colour, detail and comp.
    Reflection works well.

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    Thank you all so much for the great feedback.

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