Great crested grebes


Posted by neil higginson on Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:58 am

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1ds mk2 160iso 600mm 1.4t/c f11 1/640sec tripod angleviewfinder hide
2 sun rises in a week amazing stuff for the uk this year.Back to my grebe hide this is one of 600 images from the session.There exceptance of the hide seems total giving rise to all kinds of possibilities.All comments & crits very welcome as this is an on going project.

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by Neil Fitzgerald on Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:35 am
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by Peterh on Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:38 am
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Lovely image Neil

The low angle, light and saturation are excellent.

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by tagor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:45 am
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by Herman Blockx on Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:15 am
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very fine behavorial shot in nice warm lighting! like the interaction between the birds very much!
 

by LHays on Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:39 am
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You have some excellent images of these guys and this one is another example. What an opportunity. The colors, detail.....and pose are as good as it gets. Here's wishing you more good light and opportunities with these guys!!
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by mrhughj on Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:44 am
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What a pose!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful image, Neil.

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by KK Hui on Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:59 am
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Absolutely beautiful shot, Neil! :roll:
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by Fabs Forns on Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:29 am
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by Jim Neiger on Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:37 am
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Stunning image, Neil! Very well done. The positioning and angle of the shot are fantastic. Awesome light and color too!
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by Alan Melle on Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:44 am
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A wonderful image! Possibly a touch more USM.
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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:15 am
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Superb interaction and photograph. I totally love this shot!
 

by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:40 pm
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Gorgeous. Great poses and interaction
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by Bruce Sherman on Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:46 pm
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Terrific shot, Neil. They sure make a handsome pair.
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by fredcor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:54 pm
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Beautiful. Such lovely birds.
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by Chris Kayler on Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:55 pm
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This rocks Neil, couldn't help you with any advice for improvement!
 

by Penney Goodwin on Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:41 pm
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Wonderful composition. Excellent! What a wonderful opportunity for you...gorgeous birds. :!: :!: :!:
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by sbenus on Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:40 pm
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great double up. :D
 

by Cindy Marple on Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:38 pm
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What a lovely behavior shot. I love the interaction between the pair. Great light too. Looks like a great project to me!
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