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Grebe
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2742 W: 80 N: 7125] (28393)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-30
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-07-02 8:47
Viewed: 652
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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.

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
30/06/2007 14:35:58
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/640Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F8.0
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
400
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length
560,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Daylight
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
Standard

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4964 W: 298 N: 4027] (13131)
  • [2007-07-02 9:23]

Hello Annick,
Beautiful capture of this young grebe.POV,moment you caught,framing and details are wonderful.Excellent work!
TFS..:-)

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2678 W: 173 N: 8282] (26095)
  • [2007-07-02 9:57]

Hello Annick,
Wonderful and well-timed capture of this young Grebe excercising its wings. Clever capture as they're not so easy to get near to.
Very sharp and fine colours.
TFS and regards,Ulla

Wow ! Great action shot of immature grebe showing off the striped coloration on the head and neck. Lovely POV, great color and detail and the focus is perfect with good DOF.

I've seen young grebe many times but always at a distance, sometimes riding the back of an adult, but never been close enough to get a decent shot with the equipment I have. Some day, though... :-)... maybe.

Great photo, TFS, Mish

  • Great 
  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-07-02 11:34]

Hi Annick,
Prachtig vastgelegd met perfecte timing.
Leuke pose en goede scherpte.
gr. Paula

Hi Annick, wonderful grebe in great pose, splendid sharpness, wonderful colors, excellent details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Ah! quelle prise de vue, cet oiseau en vol avec tant de netteté.
Bravo
Marie

  • Great 
  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3119 W: 236 N: 5954] (20104)
  • [2007-07-03 0:02]

What a fantastic moment caught, Annick.
I love the pose with the wings in mid-stride.
Very sharp details.
From the markings on the head, it looks like a youngster?
TFS. : )

Hi Annick,
Its a beauty. Very well captured. Excellent focus, lighting and natural colors. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Annick
What a great moment to shoot,
Perfect details,compo and DOF,
Fantastic colors and POV,Superb shot,friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

Well balanced and composed shot of this grebe in a great pose! Bravo, Annick!

  • Great 
  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 793 W: 0 N: 1591] (7364)
  • [2007-07-03 7:01]

Hi Annick
Great capture of a bird I never saw before.Very sharp image and beautiful composition.I like all the details that we see in the plumage of the bird,Colors and BG are also very nice .
TFS Michel

  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1987 W: 8 N: 5258] (17043)
  • [2007-07-03 8:34]

Hi Annick,

What a beauty! I love the position you caught this Grebe in with the flapping wings. The further one shows off the curve in the neck so nicely. Beautiful colors and details and wonderful ripples in the water.

Jane

Excellent clarity of this pretty animal. Nice framing there too.
Best wishes,
Achim

  • Great 
  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 164] (1447)
  • [2007-07-04 13:16]

fantastic moment Annick,
Great photo, TFS
marcin

Hi Annick,
Nice POV and pose, with very good detail of the head & body. The wings are just blurred enough to convey movement well :)
Great color and exposure,
Well done!
Howard

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 165 N: 8400] (26072)
  • [2007-07-10 7:52]

Hello Annick,
Fine sharp capture of juvenile Great Crested Grebe excercising its wings. Caught at a fine moment and set in a good composition with nice movement of the water.
TFSand best regards, Ivan

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