Pied-billed Grebe

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I rarely see pied-billed grebes doing much other than diving. This one did some flapping too.
Seen at the local state park pond.

Specific Feedback

Any

Technical Details

Canon R7, 200-800mm@800, monopod
ISO 2500, f10, 1/4000s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

Gorgeous pose, detail and BG. You are a wizard! The ones I see dive as soon as I see them and reappear somewhere else.

Good work getting this pose, Allen. And the grebe is facing you. The water adds a lot to the image with its complementary colors.

Very cool, Allen. I don’t think I’ve ever caught one flapping. A very good catch and a beautiful image.

Hi Allen
Very nice. The Pied-billed Grebe, has great feather detail, color and the shadow works.
Peter