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Pied Billed Grebe


Pied Billed Grebe
Photo Information
Copyright: brenda stevens (drchoneydew) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 38 N: 475] (3501)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2013-09-02
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2013-09-15 11:37
Viewed: 1536
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It was a moist morning; humidity thick as I was walking the preserve today. Not many humans which was a good thing, no heavy footing heard. It was then I spied this little grebe foraging for a morning snack. Actually he saw me first, looking right at me when i lifted my camera to shoot just before disappearing under the dank water. They are such shy "PODICIPEDIFORMES" from the family of PODICIPEDIDAE.

A small diving bird with a chicken-like bill, the Pied-billed Grebe is common on lakes and ponds across North America. It is rarely seen flying and prefers to sink out of sight when danger threatens. Now since it's so rare to catch them in flight, this will be my next private prayer, to be able to glimpse and share such a sight!

When studying their taxonomy discovered 5 more related species of Grebes!

A day in my past caught this gentle bird once and wrote a blog, you are welcome to see a slideshow of him, he was quite cute! grebe slideshow blog

Will add to the workshop the landscape where this creature lives and thrives and lets us glimpse their amazing abilities! An honor indeed to witness the activity captured. The moment is still with me :)

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Ciao Brenda, great capture of lovely grebe, fantastic reflection, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

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  • pirate Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 799 W: 152 N: 1186] (7474)
  • [2013-09-15 12:17]

Hi Brenda
this is a perfect mystery bird picture, I would never have guessed a Pied-billed here
just perfect moment
tfs
Tom

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2013-09-15 12:34]

Hello Brenda.
Great shot, excellent exposure and perfect speed. Beautiful colours, interesting note, great work. Regards Siggi

Hello Brenda,
Very nice and well timed shot!
The reflection on the water, as well as the movement of the water, are really great!
Sincerely yours,
Paul

Ciao Brenda
照的很創意 構圖很美麗 動作自然
背景深遂 謝謝分享
STONE

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2013-09-15 19:53]

Hello Brenda,
What a great capture with such a neat looking reflection. I can almost hear the tiny plop as he dives under, only to come up a few yards away from where he disappeared. I'm glad you posted the other two images, especially the one showing the area you found this cute little bird swimming in.
I photographed my first Pied-billed Grebe this past spring and your certainly right about them being very elusive.
Ron

Hi Breanda,
superbe moment for your shot. Clear and sharp. We dont see the typical characteristics of the bird but the pose is perfect.
best regards and nice week
Pierre

Hello Brenda,
Interesting smoothness of the blue water,excellent sharp and well exposed subject.TFS.
Regards,
Joy

Hello brenda
Superb picture,
nice reflection makes this more beautiful.
thank you for this beautiful work.
best wishes,
samiran

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2013-10-07 3:49]

Hi Brenda
very lovely capture with the mirror effect. The blue water is so pleasant and the details of the bird is excellent too.
Very well thought composition.

Regards
Foozi

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