Reviews from

G for Grebe

Staring me down - taken April 2022

8 total reviews 
Comment from supergold


a great entry to the letter G contest with this excellent close up of a grebe looking at you with a very angy expression, because you invaded her territory;

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2022
    Thanks Fred
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful shot. I love the wet look of the feathers and the way he is staring straight into the camera. Great colors and a very fine reflection. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
    Thanks Mike appreciate the high rating and comments
Comment from helvi2


Love the "You invaded my territory....Get Out!!!" look of this image! That look says a lot and you captured it! Very cool look with reflection that has great lighting and focus. WishI had a 6 left for you.. Good luck in the contest! :o) Helvi

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
    Thanks so much :)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Looks like she is quite upset you didn't take her permission to shoot! what a stern look. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Good luck!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
    Thanks :)
Comment from Jodi Kay


Very nice reflection and wonderful crisp detail in this image. Well balanced colors and natural appearance. The feather details are excellent. Very well composed and presented. Very nice work

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
    Thanks so much
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that lovely duck. Like the feather detail and reflection. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!


 Comment Written 23-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
    Thanks so much
Comment from alaskapat


I love the expression on its face! It is really staring you down!
You have photographed it well with good focus, the image is clear and I can see good detail in feathers, face and those eyes! I like the yellow markings on each side of its bill and can see that its feathers are wet. Your exposure is correctly managed, the colors and tones appear natural. The grebe is standing out without distractions from the shiny green water.
I like it's placement within the frame ,however if you were going to print and frame this you would need just a bit more room behind it.
I love its pose and the way it is looking right at you!
Good entry for this contest! Best wishes to you!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
    Thanks so much
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


The Grebe (Don't believe I've ever seen one. Are they kin or a part of the geese family or what?) is really full of personality with those eyes staring. Almost like it has a double head, the water reflection is so good. A really skillful capture of the scene.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
    Thanks so much
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 24-Aug-2022
    Welcome much.