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RichardtheSane
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 05:50
I think this bird may become my sunner project

They are so coy it is unreal!

http://www.richardlindley.co.uk/images/gcgrebe001.jpg

Comments/suggestions on how to improve the shots welcome!

Thanks
Blackbird
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 05:53
I like that photo. It's a beautiful bird.
Scottes
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 06:22
Nice shot Richard. That's a beautiful bird.

Good luck with the project - I'm looking forward to more pics!


As for comments, I think a little more sharpening could be done, and some saturation to bring out the red in the beak and cheek-feathers. Maybe 1/3 more exposure? But the composition and background are wonderful.
RockOne
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 06:32
Great crested shot of a great grebe :D :rolleyes: :D . Superb DOF.
sparker1
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 08:32
Beautiful photo, great DOF.
PacAce
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 09:49
Nicely done, Richard. Great shot! :D
RichardtheSane
31st of January 2005 (Mon), 12:02
Thanks everyone for your comments

Next time I hope to visit when there is plenty of light. Even on the 20D I hate ISO 800 and above!

Scott, thanks for your comments. I plan on visiting that spot every couple of weeks weather permitting as they really start to show some colour in early spring. I've re-processed the raw, this is what I came up with

http://www.richardlindley.co.uk/images/gcgrebe002.jpg

Better?
iwatkins
31st of January 2005 (Mon), 14:14
Nice shot Richard. :)

I spent a week on the Norfolk Broads last year and every time I saw one, I would grab my 10D and the *******ers would dive before I could get a shot. >:(

I have about 60 shots of a big splash in the middle of some water for my efforts. :D

They are beautiful birds though, so i can't be too mad at them.

Cheers

Ian
Reigh Higgins
31st of January 2005 (Mon), 14:20
Great Shot!
Scottes
31st of January 2005 (Mon), 14:44
I think this looks much better! She pops a little more, and the little boost of color helps a lot. Much better, I'd say!

I can hardly wait for more.


PS: You're another point closer to the full "Ninja Birder" title... :wink:
IanD
31st of January 2005 (Mon), 14:47
Great grebe shot. Very majestic looking bird.
Fer
31st of January 2005 (Mon), 16:31
Superb. I love how you processed the raw, the colors are so vivid now.
LazyPhotographer
2nd of February 2005 (Wed), 21:37
Just lovely!
CyberDyneSystems
2nd of February 2005 (Wed), 21:57
What a beauty! Great photo and nice job with the post work :)
marie
3rd of February 2005 (Thu), 00:28
beautiful bird Richard
I like the second shot better too


I guess you mean summer project ?http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif
you may not get a lot of sunner this summerhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif
sailesh
3rd of February 2005 (Thu), 07:24
nice capture, they are also worth catching them with their head at a slight angle into the sun - then their eyes' glow a brillent red colour. You'll need to be at this same low angle to capture the effect.

regards
Sailesh
http://saileshpanchal.com/photography
dewmuw
3rd of February 2005 (Thu), 08:25
You lucky lucky man! What a great shot - I'm jealous. Now I want to see the courtship displays!