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The Great Crested Grebe/Podiceps cristat


The Great Crested Grebe/Podiceps cristat
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Copyright: nasos kountourakis (nasokoun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 807 W: 0 N: 1203] (4163)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED-Nikon TC14EII
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-19 1:09
Viewed: 407
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The fiancee that remained alone without couple,
they still elect their beauty but without reason.

The Great Crested Grebe/Podiceps cristatus
in Greek skoufovoutihtari(skoufo:cap-voutihtari:diver),
is a member of the grebe family of water birds.

The adults are unmistakable in summer with head and neck decorations.


photographed in the lake Kerkini

thank you for your visit in my collection

have a nice day and good photographs!

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Gia sou file Nasos,
What a spectacular capture of these crested beauties which we can see from two different POV in same shot.
Lovely and great in technical way!
Efkharisto and kalimera file!

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-07-19 1:24]

Hi Nasos,this is ready for the National Geographic Magazine! What a beautiful pic and what a beautifuls birds! The composition is fantastic...lights,sharpness,colors and reflections..all is wonderful!My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

Hi Nasos,

How are you doing today?
Another nice capture you have today for us. Wow, what a beautiful picture of a duo with great POV and soft BG colors.
The birds have simply vivid colors and textures. Well controlled sharpness of the facial part are jewels of your shot.

Thanks for sharing!


Kind regards,

Paras Bhalla

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2009-07-19 1:49]

Hello Nasos,
A very beautiful capture of these smart-looking Great Crested Grebes on the smooth water. Great focus, lovely light and colours. Nice reflections in the water too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hello Nasos,
Great shot of interesting birds. Nice photo.
Regards
Lucja

Hi Nasos,
A nice capture of these beautiful grebes. Excellent composition and very good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Slav Nasos,
This is realy very nice picture with excellent composition.Perfect sharp and details.Splendid light and colors.Regards.
Dûrzan

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1580] (6173)
  • [2009-07-19 5:55]

Hello Nasos
Nice capture with natural colors and wonderful scene
Regards
Razvan

Γειά σου Νάσο,
εξαιρετική λήψη απο αυτό το μάλλον σπάνιο είδος.Η σύνθεση είναι υπέροχη και η τεχνική όπως πάντα άρτια,
καλή συνέχεια,
Νίκος.

WOW!
What beauty in nature!
Very beautiful shot, overall, Nasos!
Bravo!
Goldy

Ciao Nasos, great capture of fantastic couple in wonderful pose, fascinating reflections, splendid light and colors, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

hello Nasos

beautiful photo of this couple of Great Crested Grebes,
fine low POV, Dof, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hello Nasos,
a wonderful picture of this couple of Great Crested Grebes, excellent POV and colours, i like this nice composition with the opposed birds, i also love to photograph these marvellous birds.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Geia sou Naso,
Another beautiful capture of you. The composition is really excellent, with natural tones and reflections. I like very well this grebes so gracious. Se xairetw,
Katerina

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-19 16:27]

Hi Nasos,

A spectacular shot showing both front and rear views of the adorable Grebes. It looks like one is looking in the mirror and we can see him and his mirror image. They are so beautiful with their wonderful crests and neck "decorations." Colors and details of their heads and feathers are wonderful. Nice reflections in the water and a beautiful setting.

Jane

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2009-07-19 17:55]

Hello Nasos,
What a wonderful display of mating plumage and behavior you have managed to capture. Great timing.
I love the "hairs" sticking straight up, and the full brown "beards".
It is funny the way they are facing each other, and the reflections add to the interest of the image.
The water with the grasses sticking out here and there give a good sense of their natural habitat.
TFS. : )

as if there is one bird and a mirror, TFS Ori

Un precioso trabajo Nasos. Buen trabajo con el espacio, poe lo que creaste una buena composición.
Iluminación y colores con mucho realismo. Posiciñon de las aves muy acertada. Un excelente trabajo técnico y artístico.

Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

Nasos, this is a great shot of these grebes. You did a good job in capturing it. Thanks for commenting on my heron with duck photo. Have a great day, Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903] (15686)
  • [2009-07-20 4:23]

Hello Nasos,
Very interesting to see the attitude of these two..and you observed that finally the fiancee remained alone. That happens in nature sometimes and even more among humans :-). Excellent decentred composition, subtle light and interesting story. Very well seen.
Kind regards
Anne

wow nasos, what lovely birds these are. They have very unique hair style :). Very nice capture of this couple with nice focus. Very well done!

TFS,
KEdar

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-07-20 6:59]

Hi Nasos,
wow...another exciting and interesting bird shot. Beautiful action and great shown features.
Well done.

Regards,
Foozi

hello Nasos
i like this picture
so beautiful bird is this
great details and nice composition
great shot
greeting lou

Yasou Nasos,
This composition is very lovely with little The Great Crested Grebes.
Very good capture.Excellent sharpness and colours.Too reflect.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-07-20 12:40]

Hi Nasos. I missed this fine picture of the pair yesterday. You have taken a fine compstion of the two. Such beautiful birds which your picture shows with fine detail and natural colours. I like the reflection in the water . well done TFs.
Nick..

Hello Nasos
a fine capture of this couple of Crested Grebes, nice face to face pose
i like the lovely colors, the sharp details and the reflecrtion in the water
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-07-20 23:04]

Hello Nasos !
What a splendid picture of these strange and beautiful birds ! I love their crest and their long necks, they are really unique among birds. The composition is splendid, as well as the soft colors, the sharpness and the details. I also like the pose of the birds and their reflection on the water, and the reeds sticking out of the water are beautiful, too. Very well done !
Valérie.

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  • degani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 0 N: 317] (2481)
  • [2009-07-21 22:07]

Hi Nasos,
this picture is very, very nice: the composition and the great focus makes it a beautiful picture of the nature, the two (strage) birds are magnific
kind regards
franco

Hi Nasos,
I love their hair style, I wish I have hair like that, will be so cool. Beautiful and natural colors, good composition, good sharpness. I really enjoyed it. Thanks. My complements.
Way

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