Little Grebe ( Dabchick) Breeding colours

[Stu Bowie]

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
100-400 L IS USM @ 400mm
1/1250
F/5.6
ISO 500

EC 0

Shooting mode Av
Hand Held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

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?

[Fabs Forns]

Who would be interested in eating you there?

I suppose the hunters? :)

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

[Stu Bowie]

Axel, Fabs, thanks for your comments.

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

[Jeff Cashdollar]

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

[Stu Bowie]

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

[Paul Kusmin]

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

[Hugh J McLaughlin]

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

[Ramon M. Casares]

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!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Spot On,

J$

[Dave Barnes]

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

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much for the great feedback.