Least Grebe

Posted by Alan Murphy on Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:53 am

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Least Grebe Pearland, TX

D2X, 600, ISO 250, 1/640 @ f8, -0.7 EV.

Shot this guy yesterday morning in early light from a floating blind. There were over a dozen Grebes that paid no attention to me and came within two feet of me at times, It was a magical morning.

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by David Hemmings on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:04 am

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This is really pleasing to look at Alan. The eye is fantastic, the creamy green water is beautiful. Exposure is perfect. Lovely photograph.

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by amp5213 on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:08 am

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Great Shot. The green water is a lovely complement to the sharp yellow eye.

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by Glenn Bartley on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:12 am

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He's a cute little guy. Love the yellow and green combo.

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by Alan Melle on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:28 am

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Excellent! Love that yellow eye.

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by chriscove on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:42 am

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This is just outstanding. I love that eye. Great BG and water color!!!

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by Herman Blockx on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:48 am

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great shot! that green water looks indeed very pleasing! :)

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by Chris Kayler on Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:54 am

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This rocks Alan.. love that water. So you've got a floating blind now too? Man, I need to get mine in action.

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by Terence P. Brashear on Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:56 am

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Great stuff Alan. what kind of floating blind are you using?

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by KK Hui on Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:02 am

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The water reflection makes this one, Alan! :roll:

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:29 am

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Terence P. Brashear wrote:Great stuff Alan. what kind of floating blind are you using?

Terry

I bought a large truck tire inner-tube, and then cut a piece of ply wood into a circle to the diameter of the tire. I drilled a series of holes around the edges of the wood, and a series of holes about 4 inches closer to the center of the wood, and zip tied the wood to the tube. I entered the water at dark with chest high waders on. I had a large sheet of camo thrown over me and the float. I cut a hole for the lens and put a large rubber band over the lens to hold the netting in place. The lens was on my skimmer which was on the plywood. I just walked behind the float and never had to go deeper than my height of my waders. Simple, but very effective.

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:49 am

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Wonderful and a good technique to try. :)

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by Christopher Dodds on Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:14 am

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A magical image from a magical morning, Alan. Love everything about this one.
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by Ofer Levy on Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:31 pm

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This is gorgeous Alan!! :) :) Love everything in it!

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:35 pm

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An outstanding shot of this little guy. They eye here is spectacular.

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by Charlie on Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:01 pm

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The eye is the maker here of a great shot.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:08 pm

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Alan,

Beautiful shot. The eye really grabs your attention.

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by Kim Steininger on Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:56 pm

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Oh wow! I really love this Alan!!! I don't think I've ever seen one of these. What a cutie and that golden eye is so awesome.

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by Heather Forcier on Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:31 pm

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GORGEOUS!

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by Neil Fitzgerald on Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:44 pm