Great crested grebe - (Podiceps cristatus)

Great crested grebe - (Podiceps cristatus). I photographed these Great crested grebe, free in the wild, with Nikon D 500, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 5.6, 1 / 2500sec, ISO 450. Thanks for your comments

A little bit darker photo (not underexposed) gives a feeling of mystery to it, Giangiorgio! Excellent aesthetically as well technically, as always! Complimenti, amico mio! PDE

Thanks Pierre for your appreciated comment and observation. In fact, compared to the original, the reduction for Photo.net has made it less bright, it has happened other times I have to understand why it occurs. , ciao Giangiorgio

Lovely birds, Giangiorgio! It's like a romantic date. Beautifully captured with reflections and drops! Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Tatiana thank you very much for your nice words, I'm glad you enjoyed and appreciated it, ciao Giangiorgio

Beautiful image with superb focus and details Giangiorgio! I agree with Pierre, the slightly subdued lighting of this image stands out to me as well. Warmest regards, Todd

The light is fascinating. Brilliant work, Giangiorgio.

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

ecxellent light on these crested grebes! This bird seems to be present all over Europe, maybe not in the Scandinavian countries. I like the composition with the birds looking in opposite directions. Good capture with water drops and reflections, well done! Kind regards, Vincent

Wayne, I am grateful for the words you expressed, glad you appreciated it , ciao Giangiorgio

Thanks, Todd for your visit and much appreciated comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it , ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie mille Vincent for your thorough and complete observation, I really appreciated your notes and generous comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, this image is another stellar example of your skill and artistry. It seems to me that these birds are about to have a conversation, perhaps about the water temperature. Their feather patterns and colors are almost outdone by their eyes. - - My best always, Michael - - Ciao!

Michael thank you for your appreciation and great commentary of my photo and for favoriting this photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Thanks Charles, I'm glad you put this photo among your favorites , ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Todd for your generous comment greatly appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio