Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A peaceful setting indeed. The composition is good with attention paid to contrast, lighting and texture.. It draws the viewer's eyes. Overall, a well made photo.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Sesha,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Grebe on the river Dodder.
Susan

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
The arrangement with the little Grebe (What is a Grebe? A duck of sorts?) and water with its design, moving waves, a good reflection is nice, especially that red on its neck, head. Thanks for sharing, artist friend.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Glena,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Little Grebe
It's NOT a duck it has LONG legs & unwebbed feet.
It's The smallest of the grebes, Little Grebes have a very dumpy body, a short neck, tiny straight bill and no ornamental head feathers giving a rounded shape to the head. They swim buoyantly with feathers often fluffed out at rear giving a power- puff effect. In breeding adults the throat and cheeks are a bright chestnut, the fleshy gap patch takes on a pale colour and the body becomes a rich dark brown above and paler below. Out of the breeding season birds are less striking with the neck taking on a buff-brown colour and the body becoming dull brown above and paler below.
Susan

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 22-Mar-2023

Welcome so much, artist friend Susan. How nice and thank you, thank you for the fine information. I'd forgotten how informed you are, in detail, regarding that which you submit. I really appreciate this information from my heart and copied and pasted in FAR comments. By the way, is that your beautiful grandchild with you in your portfolio?

reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Glena,
The beautiful child with me in my photo is Maggie Rose my Grand Niece my youngest sister's Grandchild.
Susan

Comment from E.K.Huskey
This is a nice capture of this little guy in his natural environment.
It is well balanced and has good composition that highlights his reflection. Nice picture. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Little Grebe.
Susan

Comment from Sean T Phelan
What a pleasant photo this is,Susan!
( The water looks So Nice! )
It's a beautifully-presented scene,my friend,and it sends out a great vibration of Tranquility!
~Sean

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Sean,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Grebe.
Susan

reply by Sean T Phelan on 22-Mar-2023

You're very welcome,Susan!

Comment from alaskapat
Well captured little grebe , it s perfectly placed within the frame and I like its reflection as well as the way the river reflects the surrounding foliage.
Well focused, clear image with good use of the light . The colors and tones appear natural.
The grebe stands out profoundly.
Well composed, nicely presented with your added frame.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Pat,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Grebe.
Susan

Comment from supergold
I can recognise that there is a bird in the water, but whatever other people may write in order to please you, the pic is out of focus!........

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Fred,
Merci beaucoup for taking your time to review this Little Grebe.
Susan

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that lovely duck and its reflection.
Exposure and sharpness are fine. Nicely done!


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 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Nik,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Little Grebe...NOT a duck.
Susan