Grebe at Ilwaco boat basin. Gray, overcast day (pretty typical)

[Jim_Gavin]

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[Jim_Gavin]

Canon 7D mk II; Canon 100/400 @400;1/160th; 6.3;spot;400 ISO; WB auto

[Dennis_Plank]

Excellent shot of the grebe, Jim. I love the bright water with the very subtle ripples. I can spend a long time looking at this.

[Allen_Sparks]

Hi Jim,
Nice resting pose and I like the ripples coming out from the bird. Subject well placed in the frame. Nice image.

[David_Schoen]

I really enjoy the mood created by this tranquil image. Superb almost high key effect. The pastels in the water ripples are really fine.

[Hans_Overduin]

Well, Jim, there’s nothing not to be liked in this image. I especially love the calmness shown here. Th bird at ease, floating in amazing waters. Okay, a slightly lower POV would have probably even better, but not so much as to loose the reflection. Always something to wish for, but a high class image as presented! Cheers, Hans

[Jim_Gavin]

Thank you all for your nice comments. I was fortunate to be able to be in the right place at the right time. Shortly after taking this the wind come up, and something startled the grebe; the water rippled and the bird flew away.