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Crested Grebe


Crested Grebe
Photo Information
Copyright: Mark Balas (CatStevens) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 63] (468)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5, Sony VCL-DH 1758 - 1,7X
Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-07 23:25
Viewed: 753
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Great Crested Grebe, Podiceps cristatus is a member of the grebe family of water birds.
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.
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. (wikipedia)
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Hi Mark
Lovely capture of this very striking bird. I really like the pose on the nest, composition and framing.
Cheers
Sue

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  • tigy (98)
  • [2008-06-08 1:43]

Good job Mark

I very like the composition. Good frame and good colors. Perfect

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 10 N: 738] (3210)
  • [2008-06-08 1:45]

Merhaba Mark,
Enfes bir yeşilimsi arka plan ve önde kuşun tüm detaylarını sergileyen net bir çekim. Elinize sağlık. Hüseyin

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-06-08 2:20]

Hi Mark,how is nice this bird,a symbol of beauty and elegance perfectly taken in his natural environment,very great shot,my best compliments,Luciano

Hello Mark
Nice picture of this beautiful bird.
The green reflection on the water is perfect.
well done
regards
Claude

Hallo Mark
What a MAGIC shot. This is really a posh looking grebe. A fine-looking photograph with lots of detail to appreciate. This is a real handsome fellow and has such lovely and colourful plumage to be a real show-off. If I would have been a bird and I had such beautiful feathers and would have been proud of myself. The colour of the water really adds something special to this already super image. Thanks for sharing this charming guy. It was a pleasure and a big WOW to look at and appreciate.
Best regards
Anna

The green reflection on the water is perfect.

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