Shall We Dance

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Shall We Dance
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Copyright: Terry Longley (wideload) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 5 N: 1020] (3698)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-09
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF300mm 4/L IS + 1.4x EXT, ISO 200
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-13 6:25
Viewed: 403
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dancing Pair of Grebes

Great Crested Grebe – Podiceps cristatus

In breeding plumage, the colourful crests/crowns make these birds easy to identify, the crest is raised in courtship. The sexes are similar in appearance but the male has longer crests and the larger cheek ruffs.

They have an elaborate courtship display in which they both put their heads underwater and bring up a piece of weed or such (Present) they then both come almost out of the water by rapidly paddling their feet, facing each other breast to breast with their presents and shake their heads.
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Hi Terry,

Very good capture of dancing grebes. I have seen that many times but this is extremely good catch of moment. Good composition, colours and sharpness of detail.

TFS

Pekka

Hi Terry, great capture, action shot. I like the detail of their head feathers.

Spettacolare momento di cattura, eccellenti POV e DOF, ottimi i dettagli con gocce e riflessi che evidenziano la dinamicitŕ dell'azione, molto belli i colori e una splendida luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Terry, Stunning capture of these grebes, great bit of timing to find these pair and capture them so well. very good composition, colouration and definitions. tfs ,

Hi Terry,
Great shot. Nice composition and sharpness.
TFS
Wei

Hi Terry,
I saw this behavior only one time. A few days ago.
I was puzzled 'cause I thought these were two males. Didn't know sexes were similar in appearance.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3082 W: 231 N: 5811] (19540)
  • [2008-04-13 12:01]

What a great moment captured, Terry.
Animal mating behaviours are so fascinating.
You have captured a fine example thereof.
Sharp details, great DOF.
Fantastic poses!!!
TFS. : )

Hello Terry,

Great shot of these wondeful pair of Grebes doing the best they can to like eachother.
Technically ecellent work with great clarity, sharpness and exposure.
Due to that excellent work you done all details and the colors are beautifully visible.
A real joy to look at this image.
TFS!!!

Warm regards,

Harry

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1085 W: 58 N: 2140] (7179)
  • [2008-04-13 12:48]

Hello Terry,
What a beautiful scene. Superb timing. Light, colours and sharpness are excellent. Great dark BG. Very good POV, composition and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 2 N: 605] (2032)
  • [2008-04-14 8:04]

Hello Terry , A Lovely compositie , great sharpnes details colours bg ,good job ,tfs Greetings Teunie .

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 1 N: 124] (1840)
  • [2008-05-19 12:15]

Hi Terry,
Superb this photo! Colours composition end BG every thing is perfect.
Félicitation,
Roger

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