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Australasian Grebe


Australasian Grebe
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Copyright: Chi Liu (chiliu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1165] (6442)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF70-200/2.8L, Canon 77mm UV Filter
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-28 2:41
Viewed: 1135
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Australasian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae) has two distinct plumage phases. The non-breeding plumage of both the male and female is dark-brown above and mostly silver-grey below, with a white oval patch of bare skin at the base of the bill. During the breeding season, both sexes have a glossy-black head and a rich chestnut facial stripe which extends from just behind the eye through to the base of the neck. At this time, the eye becomes darker and the patch of skin at the base of the bill becomes pale yellow and more noticeable.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3070 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2006-11-28 2:52]

What wonderfully rich colors on this cute grebe, Chi Liu. : )
The light on it is superb, resulting in a great reflection.
Very sharp details and excellent POV.
The white flecks on the water are a bit distracting.
TFS. : )

Hello Chi,
Very beautiful image of this bird floating quietly without causing even a ripple on water.
The image captures every shade of colour and every minute detail on the bird to perfection.
Regards.
Ram

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2081 W: 216 N: 3759] (12472)
  • [2006-11-28 3:57]

Hi Chi

Another superb picture from you!
The light and its effects here are magical and you handeled them very well. Also the POV is excellent and the details very nice and sharp.
I like the colors, contrast and the DOF very much, the latter being very well managed and still isolating the head of this beautiful grebe from the blurred water.
Very well done!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hey Chi, amazing eye's details.
Great colors, compo and sharpness.
Nice reflections, too.
Andrea

Another excellent shot Chi.
Stunning sharpness and plumage detail.
Great composition and reflection.

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2259] (8370)
  • [2006-11-28 5:30]

Perfect shot Chi!
Sharpness,details and colors are marvelous. TFS

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3040 W: 148 N: 4529] (14629)
  • [2006-11-28 7:03]

Hi Chi.
What a cute and unusual specimen was captured by you. Your picture executed in dark key is very expressive. Combination of lights and darks are very impressive too.
Very nice detailed , colored and illuminated main object, and shaded environment. Excellent job and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-11-28 7:47]

Hello Chi,
Magnificent close up.Clear eyes,details,colors,POV and composition are excellent.
TFS..:-)

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5726 W: 605 N: 3416] (9137)
  • [2006-11-28 15:21]

Hi Chi

Great capture of this cute little bird complete with that lovely reflection in the surrounding dark waters. The notes might be somewhat shortish, but it caries some very useful information.

I like the deep colours, the excellent details, the catch light in the eye, the lighting, and the mood of the photo.

Very good work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hi Chi

Wow... what a neat looking birds. Lovely rusty coloured stripe. The shot is so clear. Nice reflection too. TFS.

Hello Chi,
this is a very nice capture. Composition is great and good colours too. A good one, very well done. TFS.
Gr.
Heinz

Hello Chi,
exquisitely subtle colours, and a pose that looks quite unusual in its toylike compactness.
Very pleasant portrait, and quite cheerful, too.
Thank you! Best regards,
Peter

Hi Chi,
It would be nice to see you post more images Chi, I joined because great photographers like you were part of the community. It's very exciting to see awesome imagery of wildlife from other parts of the world and without you we lose an important asset from this community. For someone who showed a lot of passion as you for photography I was surprised you stopped posting. Anyway super clarity on this wonderful capture, the colors are very natural and the detail is spot on. I really hope to see more from one of the great contributers such as yourself.
Your TN friend,
Paul :)

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