Pied-billed Grebe
One of the common birds we see on our ponds and lakes, a Pied-billed Grebe. I like this one because of the early morning (about 15′ after sunrise) light reflection on the water. This bird is in breeding colors (shot was taken in April of this year). Shot with an R7, 100-500 mm lens at 363 mm, ISO 3200, SS 1/500, f/7.1. Camera was held at water level, eye tracking AF was used and remote shutter release was used. Shot at Whelan Lake Reserve.
Processed with PS, with bird brought up slightly and BG brought down slightly. Small pieces of unsightly debris were cloned out behind bird.
Country United States
State California
Location Whelan Lake Reserve, Oceanside CA
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp01/01/1970 00:00:00
Wonderful shot of the Pied-billed Grebe! So sharp and clear. I’m wondering why/how used a remote release – was the camera on a tripod? Award Worthy Shot!
I hand held the camera. I flipped the tripod foot on the lens over and held the camera just above the water (it was fresh water) and used the LCD screen to find and focus on the bird. While you can use the shutter button in this position, I find it much easier to use a wired shutter release. If you have tracking set to your shutter button on the camera, by half pressing the shutter release on the remote you can track the bird easily on the LCD screen and then push the remote shutter release when you desire.… Read more »
This is definitely a wow photo. I live it.
Great shot!!