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Podiceps cristatus


Podiceps cristatus
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Copyright: Lukasz Warcholinski (Kaszek) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 58 N: 390] (1451)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, 77mm HOYA SUPER HMC UV(0)
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-14 8:41
Viewed: 803
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Great Crested Grebe, Podiceps cristatus is a member of the grebe family of water birds.
The Great Crested Grebe 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.
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.
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.
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What an absolutely stunning capture ! Beautiful lighting and colors. Good exposure and the focus is spot on with good DOF. Lovely POV... details are excellent, I like the water droplets on the breast. Very nice... TFS, Mish

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2007-05-16 1:41]

Hello Lukasz,
Wow ! What a lovely "Grèbe huppé" on her nest. On Annecy lake I saw these water birds but never their nest...
The "+++" : composition, bird, nest, droplets, POV, colors, sharpness, DOF, exposure, useful note...
The "-" : nothing...
Bravo and thanks for sharing.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-05-16 9:14]

Hello Lukasz,
Very nice capture.POV,waterdrops on body,pose of grebe,
framing and composition are wonderful.
TFS..:-)

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 0 N: 242] (1826)
  • [2007-05-16 15:45]

witam Lukasz
znakomite zdjecie, piekny ptak,
pozdrawiam
marcin

Ciao Lukasz, nice to see you again on TN, wonderful bird with splendid color and great details, it's the first time that I see this ird, thanks, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Lukasz,
Interesting photo. I like the light and the close up.
Great pose as well. I find these Grebes difficult to approach.
TFS
Annick

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