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Enjoy your meal!


Enjoy your meal!
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1213 W: 68 N: 2512] (8287)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-27 9:08
Viewed: 531
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo is also taken in front of our house. My post box was my ‘tripod’.

The Great Crested Grebe (podiceps cristatus) is 46-51 cm long with a 59-73 cm wingspan. It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and pursues its fish prey underwater. The adults are unmistakable in summer with head and neck decorations. In winter, this is whiter than most grebes, with white above the eye, and a pink bill. It is the largest European grebe.

Distribution
The Great Crested Grebe breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes. The subspecies P. c. cristatus is found across Europe and Asia. It is resident in the milder west of its range, but migrates from the colder regions. It winters on freshwater lakes and reservoirs or the coast. The African subspecies P. c. infuscatus and the Australasian subspecies P. c. australis are mainly sedentary.

Behaviour
The Great Crested Grebe has an elaborate mating display. Like all grebes, it nests on the water's edge, since its legs are set very far back and it cannot walk well. Usually two eggs are laid, and the striped young are sometimes carried on the adult's back. Young grebes are capable of swimming and diving almost at hatching. The Crested Grebe feeds mainly on fish, but also little crustaceans, insects and little frogs.

This species was hunted almost to extinction in the United Kingdom in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats. The RSPB was set up to help protect this species, which is again common.

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To goldyrs: Enjoy your meal!PeterZ 1 06-27 12:06
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Hello Peter,
In front of your house...:-)
De kleintjes blijven maar 1 week op de rug, heb ik me laten wijsmaken. Dus jij hebt niet alleen de juiste plek maar ook het goede moment gekozen.
Over het statief valt te redetwisten:-).
Bedankt en groeten,
Annick

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-06-27 9:22]

Hi Peter. You must live in a beautiful spot to have water back and front of the house. You have great detail and sharp focusing in the pair. good timing with the fish. Natural looking colours with good POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend .

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3043 W: 148 N: 4547] (14679)
  • [2008-06-27 9:25]

Hi Peter.
You have pictured amazing composition of two charming birds. Exposure, DOF and composition are spot on. Sharpness of the image, richness of colours are ultimate. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1788 W: 8 N: 4639] (15001)
  • [2008-06-27 9:33]

Hi Peter,

You're making us jealous with all the water near your house. What an amazing scene to see from your mailbox. This pair of Grebes is wonderful - great details and beautiful colors. Love the title but I feel sorry for the one watching the other with that nice fish.

Jane

Ola Peter
Linda foto com bons detalhes sem perder a focalização e nitidez, a luminosidade e contraste esta excelente.
Parabens
Nilson

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 65 N: 2016] (8413)
  • [2008-06-27 10:01]

Hello Peter,

Beautiful picture of this family of grebes. Excellent composition. Good focus on both birds. Great detail. Good exposure and very good colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 6 N: 2707] (10057)
  • [2008-06-27 10:06]

Hi Peter,what a fanatstic situation to take! Very very nice,excellent colors and details,i like a lot the reflections and the color of water,my best compliments and thans to show us this beauty,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-06-27 10:46]

Hello Peter, superb capture of these beautiful Great Crested Grebes.
TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 15 N: 172] (1094)
  • [2008-06-27 10:52]

Merhaba Peter,
Oldukça başarılı bir fotoğraf sunumu olmuş. Bakış açısı renkler ve tüm detaylar mükemmel. Eline sağlık.
Hüseyin

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 6 N: 2025] (13277)
  • [2008-06-27 11:56]

Hola amigo,
bello trabajo,
con detalles y perfecta captura,
buen foco y color,
saludos
Mi web site: www.victorcardoso.es.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-06-27 12:07]

Hello Peter,
How wonderful to witness a scene like this just outside your house! Excellent POV showing the little one being fed. Great sharpness and colours too and very nicely composed.
Many thanks and have a nice weekend, Ulla

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 0 N: 663] (2949)
  • [2008-06-27 15:40]

Hola Peter, fotografia muy bonita con una excelente composición, luz y color, el momento con el pez en el pico es muy bueno. Un saludo

Ahhhh. You have a way with words eh? yes i do believe you do....and very fitting for this wonderful image Peter...Words and images fit together like a fine pair of gloves...or some such...Very nice image and well seen on this end of the world...
Bob

Hello Peter, superb capture of these beautiful Grebes. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Peter,

That's gotta be a sweet location for a house, especially for someone who is into photography. Good for you! This is an excellent image. Everything clicks just right. Well done. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 0 N: 1980] (8393)
  • [2008-06-28 1:48]

hello Peter,
The post-box can have some surprising use! And it was very helpful to make a well composed and lively picture. Excellent sharpness and a very fine green coloration of the water. Well seen
Bonne journée
Anne

Hello Peter,
very pretty and lively capture! I like the birds' interaction, and the structures of the water. Thank you.
My best regards,
Peter

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-28 2:12]

Hi Peter,
Lovely scane.Well caught,framed and composed.You are lucky about the house:)
Thanks for posting.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 4 N: 2317] (10792)
  • [2008-06-28 3:26]

Hello Peter, WOW wonderful shot and I say lucky you are. Excellent composition. Lovely sharpness and focus. Ganesh

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-06-28 7:10]

Very nice photo!
Excellent detail and sharpness.
Superb composition too.
The light is perfect!

Well done, Peter!

Joe

Wow!In front of your house??!!!Are these common birds?Like ducks?Great shot, Peter!
Goldy

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2351 W: 61 N: 3811] (12226)
  • [2008-06-28 14:39]

Hi Peter,
I liked your low POV and the scene you captured. Colors and the movement on the water are very nice. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Hi my dear friends Peter,
Perfectly focused and detailed shot of these beauties. Great POV and DOF. TFS. Have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Peter,
a great scene and shot for beautiful Crested Grebes. Colors, focus, POV great, but also timing great in their feeding time. I also took many shots for the species. my preference action shots as like yours or carry their young. thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend
Ahmet

How lucky to have a house so ideally located for a nature photographer, Peter!
Great action shot of these Grebes fishing and mom providing for the little one.
Perfect details and colours.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

bonjour peter
voila une belle image,j'ai aussi pu observer les petit manege du nourrissage,je ne sais pas si ce petit est seul mais dans ma famille de grebe il y a trois petits,autant de poissons a percher pour le pere!!
laurent

Ciao Peter, lovely couple with fantastic colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, fascinating refections, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4816] (21378)
  • [2008-06-29 9:03]

Hello Peter! Another excellent shot my friend, taken just at the right moment! Great composition, sharp image and beautiful reflections, well done, thanks!

Mario

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-29 21:03]

Hello Peter

This is the type of shot we all want to get.
excellent pov and dof.
the timing is very good to get the catch of the day.
Excellent focus and sharpness.
Well done.
TFS

Rob

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 26 N: 2998] (10820)
  • [2008-06-30 2:11]

Hi Peter,
lovely shot of this feeding pair, both placed very well within the frame with a sharp focus and very good natural colours and light..you live in a beautiful place!
Paul

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-06-30 4:56]

Hi Peter,
Excellent shot of this Grebe couple with a catch for food. Great moment of capture and you have done it so beautifully. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours too. The details on the water is magical. I like your low POV and the superb composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Peter
Great shot. Beautiful texture of water surface. Great composition and fantastic moment. I like it very much
TFS
Krzysztof

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