Eared Grebe
Also known as the Black-necked Grebe15 total reviews
Comment from helvi2
Hi Envision,
What a beautiful shot! LOve the black satin water. It's incredibly smooth. THat water really makes the Grebes movements noticeable. The lighting shows off the Grebe beautifully even though his colors are dark. Lovely placement of the Grebe I the photo too. All in All a beautiful job and very worthy of a six star rating!
:o) Helvi
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Hi Envision,
What a beautiful shot! LOve the black satin water. It's incredibly smooth. THat water really makes the Grebes movements noticeable. The lighting shows off the Grebe beautifully even though his colors are dark. Lovely placement of the Grebe I the photo too. All in All a beautiful job and very worthy of a six star rating!
:o) Helvi
Comment Written 01-May-2018
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Thank you very much! I am flattered by your nice comments. I'm glad you like this one :)
Comment from Arctic Artist
I like the eye! Really bright red. The feathers by the eye are cool!! It's clear and centered perfectly. I like the reflection that you have captured too. Really nice to look at! Thank you for sharing! :D
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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I like the eye! Really bright red. The feathers by the eye are cool!! It's clear and centered perfectly. I like the reflection that you have captured too. Really nice to look at! Thank you for sharing! :D
Comment Written 01-May-2018
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Thank you very much!
Comment from AHRowell
Wow, look at that glowing eye! Spectacular! Love the contrast of this cutie against the soft reflecting water. Beautiful framing with nice clear focus. What a magical little capture. This is beautiful, Grace!
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Wow, look at that glowing eye! Spectacular! Love the contrast of this cutie against the soft reflecting water. Beautiful framing with nice clear focus. What a magical little capture. This is beautiful, Grace!
Comment Written 01-May-2018
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Thank you Amy!! It was so fun to see this one. I also saw some horned grebes that have the same kind of eyes. Thank you for the generous six stars :)
Comment from bpellephoto
Excellent artist notes, interesting and informative.
The lighting for this fine capture is simply delicious. The light is so soft and evenly diffused across the back and side of the bird.
Great reflection in a near mirror pond.
Top of the line camera technique seen. All details of the birds head and especially the eye are well focused and sharp.
This is an exceptionally good capture. The framing shows a good eye for framing and timing.
The colors of the bird contrast nicely with the mirror water.
Thanks for sharing ... B-)) Bob
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Excellent artist notes, interesting and informative.
The lighting for this fine capture is simply delicious. The light is so soft and evenly diffused across the back and side of the bird.
Great reflection in a near mirror pond.
Top of the line camera technique seen. All details of the birds head and especially the eye are well focused and sharp.
This is an exceptionally good capture. The framing shows a good eye for framing and timing.
The colors of the bird contrast nicely with the mirror water.
Thanks for sharing ... B-)) Bob
Comment Written 01-May-2018
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Thank you very much for your flattering comments and high rating Bob. I appreciate your in depth comments. :)
Comment from dalebraatz
What a great looking grebe, like the colors and details and the nice reflection, did you ever see one eating a fish, a very pleasing image to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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What a great looking grebe, like the colors and details and the nice reflection, did you ever see one eating a fish, a very pleasing image to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
Comment Written 30-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Thanks Dale! Yes I have seen them eat small fish. It's pretty cool to watch, as long as you don't feel too sorry for the fish!
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I got a picture of one eating a fish, it was a little to big for the grebe just to swallow,
Comment from Donna Ruiz
Stunning shot, Gracie! The focus on the gorgeous red eye and the feathers on his face are just spectacular. Your shutter speed was perfect to capture the water droplets and the movement of the water. And...you have a reflection to top it all of. Just a really stunning shot that is a joy to view. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Stunning shot, Gracie! The focus on the gorgeous red eye and the feathers on his face are just spectacular. Your shutter speed was perfect to capture the water droplets and the movement of the water. And...you have a reflection to top it all of. Just a really stunning shot that is a joy to view. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 01-May-2018
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Thank you! You flatter me with your kindness and generosity. This was the first time I have seen one of these guys, it was pretty exciting and those red eyes are something else! I've seen a lot of new birds this year and five or six of them have red eyes.
Comment from alaskapat
Very well photographed, beautiful subject, well focused, the image is clear, beautiful detail throughout, I love the shape of the head and the feathers surrounding the eye! Nice eye contact complete with catch light, well exposed, the colors and tones are natural the clear water allows subject to stand out and I love the reflection! Very well presented and a pleasure to view!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Very well photographed, beautiful subject, well focused, the image is clear, beautiful detail throughout, I love the shape of the head and the feathers surrounding the eye! Nice eye contact complete with catch light, well exposed, the colors and tones are natural the clear water allows subject to stand out and I love the reflection! Very well presented and a pleasure to view!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Thank you!
Comment from Malmax
This is really a gorgeous shot Grace, and the eye is such a Wow factor. The clarity is superb, I love seeing the tiny water droplets on this bird. Excellent mirror image reflection with outstanding detail and impeccable background. Beautiful lighting on the head, this is just stunning!
Malmax
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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This is really a gorgeous shot Grace, and the eye is such a Wow factor. The clarity is superb, I love seeing the tiny water droplets on this bird. Excellent mirror image reflection with outstanding detail and impeccable background. Beautiful lighting on the head, this is just stunning!
Malmax
Comment Written 30-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Thank you very much Marsha! I appreciate your nice comments and the flattering six star rating :)
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You're welcome Grace, it deserves it!
Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
This is incredible Gracie ~Lu!
I am SOOOOOOO Jellin' here!
Never saw one and I am happy you did the other day! Shooting..talking on phone..Damn girl you are talented!
I love the clarity of the red eyes and the fine details down to every last water drop.
Focus, stop action, white balance and water reflection are all working here!
Fine bird photography GG!!
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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
This is incredible Gracie ~Lu!
I am SOOOOOOO Jellin' here!
Never saw one and I am happy you did the other day! Shooting..talking on phone..Damn girl you are talented!
I love the clarity of the red eyes and the fine details down to every last water drop.
Focus, stop action, white balance and water reflection are all working here!
Fine bird photography GG!!
;)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
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Thank you Sange! I'm a multi-tasker, lol! I feel fortunate to have seen this guy in person too :) Thank you for the high rating too Sange.
Comment from michiganmike
This is one of the few migratory water fowl that I have not seen on my lake. A beautiful shot with excellent detail in the head and a fantastic eye. The colors are great and the reflection is superb.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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This is one of the few migratory water fowl that I have not seen on my lake. A beautiful shot with excellent detail in the head and a fantastic eye. The colors are great and the reflection is superb.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
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Thank you very much for the high marks and your nice comments! This is the first time I have seen them.