I was pleased to see this Great Crested Grebe today, back at a local pond where they bred successfully last year.
I don't imagine that this will be to everyones taste. On a still day the water can be quite a pleasing brown shade. Today it was even darker, so I underexposed to enhance the effect.
HERE is a pair of Grebes taken at the same place last year but with the brown water background for those interested
I think this is very nice, moody,effective.
With light angle well off to the left, the head turn allows it to work, as the face/eye has enough light to show well.
Austin, I like this one very much. The dark water really sets him off. I'd be inclined to crop out most of the reflection as I'm not sure it adds much.
I don't normally go for dark backgrounds but this is a gem, love it. the exposure and detail on the grebe is excellent. My only slight reservation is that the bird is perhaps a little central in the frame.
Hi Austin I agree with the comments above and like the image. Very effective use of light conditions and the head turn is just right. I might consider toning down the bright area on the bill a touch.
I think you made a great choice going for the mood of the dark background, and in keeping the whole reflection even though it isn't very clear. The light from the rear and head turn into the light all fit.
Great Crested Grebes
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