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Sindri ­ Skulason
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Dec 03, 2009 11:20 |  #1

Hi all

Here are a few shots of Horned Grebes from last summer. Please feel free to comment (C&C). :)

IMAGE: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/4116175594_ab40acb440_o.jpg

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Dec 03, 2009 11:37 |  #2

Beautiful! The background colors complement the bird perfectly.


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Dec 03, 2009 11:48 |  #3

Sindri, you get any lower in the water and we'll get to see the grebes feet...heh..heh. Excellent shots of these beautiful birds. Super stuff Sindri!


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Dec 03, 2009 12:16 |  #4

These are gorgeous Sindri....it's always a pleasure opening your post, they're always a pleasure to see.


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Dec 03, 2009 12:46 |  #5

Amazing! Fabulous series. Keep up the GREAT work!!


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Dec 03, 2009 13:00 |  #6

Simply beautiful images Sindri!! The colors and the low level of the shots are great.

Well done.


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Dec 03, 2009 13:42 |  #7

Oh my, Sindri, those are absolutely stunning.


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Dec 03, 2009 15:40 |  #8

As usual....... STUNNING IMAGES. Sindri, you never disappoint. When that first image rolled onto my screen, my jaw dropped. You can't get any lower than that without being submersed. The water must have been lapping at the front element of your lens. :)


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Dec 03, 2009 15:47 |  #9

Stunning series as usual Sindri - love the low shooting angle.


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Dec 03, 2009 15:56 |  #10

Simply gorgeous Sindri, very well done... I love the colors and my, don't you have alot of light up there...;);)


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Dec 03, 2009 16:19 |  #11

Superb shots


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Dec 03, 2009 16:25 |  #12

As always spectacular Sindri...that first shot is amazing.


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Dec 03, 2009 16:34 |  #13

Very nice!! Its' red eyes are unique to say the least. Nice composition.


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Dec 03, 2009 16:46 |  #14

If you've got a snorkle on your face, where doesn the camera go???? :)
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Dec 03, 2009 17:02 |  #15

Excellent shots of a beautiful and unique looking bird.


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