A really sweet capture Ric. The grebe's reflection in the water plus the great colors in the water all add up to a really fine image.

Originally Posted by Harryb A really sweet capture Ric. The grebe's reflection in the water plus the great colors in the water all add up to a really fine image.

Thanks, Harry!

As you can tell by the catch-light in the Grebe's eye, this was an early morning shot.

There is no substitute for good light.

I had hoped that this image would have gotten more attention but alas

Anyhow I'm bumping this up again because it is so good and it illustrates some good points that I emphasize when I'm teaching new photographers.

The subject is not anything rare, its not a dramatic capture, its not a glamorous subject (i.e. raptor, lion, tiger, etc)

What Ric did here was to maximize the available possibilities in a scene with the result being an almost perfect capture.

The subject is in outstanding morning light and Ric correctly adjusted his exposure by stepping down a third of a stop.

Great details on the subject and the eye stands out extremely well.

Finally Ric had and used a beautiful BG.

Ric took a scene that many photographers would have passed up and produced a wonderful image.

Originally Posted by Harryb ... Ric took a scene that many photographers would have passed up and produced a wonderful image.

Well, I for one wouldn't have walked away from such an opportunity - whether I'd have got a decent pic (like this) is another matter, of course :)

If possible / practical I'd have also tried shots from a lower pov and maybe some movement / action ?

pp

The water is so beautiful that it looks like the bird is floating in the sky. Lovely shot! Best, Pam

Nice reflection!