grebes

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited March 20, 2008 in Wildlife
Hi y'all,

The pied bill gebe is always a interesting subject.

263073695_vLTfV-XL.jpg

266647646_X4Geq-XL.jpg

266647815_pcop4-XL.jpg

266647852_pgfgb-XL.jpg

266647842_DLD9B-XL.jpg

266647884_aH4xe-XL.jpg

266647786_QwD6P-XL.jpg
Harry
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

Comments

  • Jim TJim T Registered Users Posts: 211 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2008
    It is hard to believe that such a cute lil bird with such a small bill/beak can be such an efficient predator!

    As always great setbowdown.gifclap.gif 1, 3, 5, &, 7 thumb.gif Hey that's oddeek7.gif
    Jim Toth

    www.jimt.smugmug.com
  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2008
    Harry,

    Very strong dynamic captures here and I especially like the bullfrog--although I wish he was angled more towards us.

    As always, wonderful stuff!clap.gif
    www.lapiz007.smugmug.com


  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2008
    very good idea Harry well done --the fight to almost death I watched was 2 grebes and I am always in ah of the size their food is eek7.gif
    Jeff W

    “PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ‘JAZZ’ FOR THE EYES…”

    http://jwear.smugmug.com/
  • BBiggsBBiggs Registered Users Posts: 688 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2008
    Nice shots Harry! I really like the last one alot! Nice little action there :D
    Brenton
    http://www.alluringnatureimages.com/
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2008
    excellent HArry:ivar



    I caught a few shots of one this last weekend but nowhere near as close or as much light as your's.
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    Beautiful set Harry. I see exactly what you mean about it being a pleasing subject to shoot. What a lovely little fella.
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    Nice series and action. I have tried to get grebes before but they always dive under water before I can get the shot off.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • HauerHauer Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    Very nice series, Harry!thumb.gif

    Cheers - Herman
    My motto: To learn more today, than I knew yesterday!

    Nikon gear & some lenses.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    Jim T wrote:
    It is hard to believe that such a cute lil bird with such a small bill/beak can be such an efficient predator!

    As always great setbowdown.gifclap.gif 1, 3, 5, &, 7 thumb.gif Hey that's oddeek7.gif

    Thanks Jim, they are excellent hunters and amazing to watch.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    Harry,

    Very strong dynamic captures here and I especially like the bullfrog--although I wish he was angled more towards us.

    As always, wonderful stuff!clap.gif

    Thanks Jeff and excellent point about that shot with the frog. Unfortunately the little sucker wouldn't cooperate and give me a good head angle. :cry
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    shootin Grebes, eh headscratch.gifne_nau.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Has "THE TREE" been, shall we say removed rolleyes1.gifblbl.gifrolleyes1.gif :poke
    Benjamin
    My Galleries
    Flicker
    G+
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    bfjr wrote:
    shootin Grebes, eh headscratch.gifne_nau.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Has "THE TREE" been, shall we say removed rolleyes1.gifblbl.gifrolleyes1.gif :poke

    THE TREE is doing just fine. Here's a pic from earlier today at THE TREE
    267578264_rMEQA-XL.jpg

    Actually I've been passing up eagle on a stick shots recently. I just have too many of them. :snore I've been going for more interesting shots like grebes and bitterns, etc. :ivar

    Coming from LA you just wouldn't understand a surplus of eagles :poke
    wings.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2008
    lol3.gif

    but really you deserve this

    :moon
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    THE TREE is doing just fine. Here's a pic from earlier today at THE TREE
    267578264_rMEQA-S.jpg

    Actually I've been passing up eagle on a stick shots recently. I just have too many of them. :snore I've been going for more interesting shots like grebes and bitterns, etc. :ivar

    Coming from LA you just wouldn't understand a surplus of eagles :poke
    wings.gif

    Sucker for a little bait rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
    Benjamin
    My Galleries
    Flicker
    G+
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2008
    Nice work Harry! thumb.gif Eagle on a stick isn't too shabby either!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2008
    jwear wrote:
    very good idea Harry well done --the fight to almost death I watched was 2 grebes and I am always in ah of the size their food is eek7.gif

    Thanks Jeff I always enjoy observing these guys on the hunt.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2008
    BBiggs wrote:
    Nice shots Harry! I really like the last one alot! Nice little action there :D

    Thank you very much.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2008
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    excellent HArry:ivar



    I caught a few shots of one this last weekend but nowhere near as close or as much light as your's.

    Thanks Dave, for some reason this season we have more grebes than in the past and they are much more tolerant of a human's proximity.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2008
    Harry: Again as always, you are the master and knowing when to trip the shutter. Great action.

    Z










    .
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2008
    Giphsub wrote:
    Beautiful set Harry. I see exactly what you mean about it being a pleasing subject to shoot. What a lovely little fella.

    Thanks Mike wave.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2008
    Great set Harry of a very interesting subject indeedthumb.gif
    Russ
  • PrescottPhotogPrescottPhotog Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited March 20, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    Hi y'all,

    Hi Harry.. Cool series. I find these guys to be very curious. They often come swimming toward me when I am sitting close to the water. It seems like they would swim right up with a little coaxing but I haven't tried.
    '
    Prescott Photog, Chris - " One Shot, One Still "
    '
    Canon CPS Member
    SmugMug Pro User - www.PrescottOutdoors.net
    NAPP Member..Click for Info
Sign In or Register to comment.