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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: MEGHAN on April 26, 2012, 02:08:13 AM

Title: Horned Grebe
Post by: MEGHAN on April 26, 2012, 02:08:13 AM

I couldn't resist photographing him. The  early morning light made him look so beautiful. No one else was around so he came within feet of me. I have learned to "sneak" up on them only when they are diving. I have found if you move closer when they are underwater then they don't seem to mind. But if you make a move when they are on the surface, they bolt pretty quick.
I never did find the Pied-Billed Grebe I was looking for, but I'll take the consolation prize.  :D
Meghan
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad317/Meghan1975/DSC_9062_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad317/Meghan1975/DSC_9019_edited-2.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad317/Meghan1975/DSC_9024_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad317/Meghan1975/DSC_9084_edited-1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Horned Grebe
Post by: mr.sharp-photo on April 26, 2012, 06:47:52 AM

can't beat the hue of morning or evening light.

red eye zombieduck gonna KILL you!

Title: Re: Horned Grebe
Post by: rcflier on April 26, 2012, 08:20:31 AM

Outstanding,  Awesome,....

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Post by: Reg on April 26, 2012, 07:11:12 PM

Great set Meghan, enjoyed them all

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Post by: lovemypt on April 26, 2012, 07:29:50 PM

Nice shots......I like the water droplets on the first one's back

Title: Re: Horned Grebe
Post by: Rob'in'To on April 26, 2012, 10:57:46 PM

Great shots Meghan!  I love them Horned Grebes.  For some reason I never saw any this year.  I did look.

Title: Re: Horned Grebe
Post by: MEGHAN on April 27, 2012, 12:35:20 AM

Thanks Folks!!
I really appreciate all the compliments from everyone!!

Meghan

Title: Re: Horned Grebe
Post by: thouc on April 27, 2012, 08:26:07 AM

Meghan, all pictures are good, but number 4 and 5 are killers! Excellent details and lighting.

Rob: It's not too late, there were several of them at Sam Smith yesterday.

/Thomas

Title: Re: Horned Grebe
Post by: MEGHAN on April 27, 2012, 07:39:52 PM

Thomas,
Thanks very much!!

Meghan