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Hello to the forum! Amateur bird photographer since about 5 years. First upload to the Nature forum. Looking to improve my capture and post-processing technique. Currently shooting exclusively birds plus the occasional travel and family pictures.

I took the bellow images at Lake Hodges, California during the month of October. Crazy but Clark's and Western Grebes nested late this year. More than 100 nests were built. The light in the early morning led to some good pictures of Western Grebes rushing and courting. C&C welcome.

I also made this video during the spring of grebes rushing scored to Swan Lake:

http://youtu.be/D5QlusFLdB0



© Bruno Enriquez Struck 2013





© Bruno Enriquez Struck 2013





© Bruno Enriquez Struck 2013





© Bruno Enriquez Struck 2013





© Bruno Enriquez Struck 2013




Nov 27, 2013 at 11:27 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Warmest welcome to the forum Bruno, this is an excellent set of images.
My favorites are 2 and 4... very well done.

Kirk



Nov 27, 2013 at 11:54 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Welcome Bruno !!! Wonderful first post . I really like 2, 4 and the last
Look forward to more.

Birdie



Nov 28, 2013 at 12:12 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Welcome to the forum. Very nice set of grebes. Hard to pick a favorite.


Nov 28, 2013 at 12:21 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Great start Bruno!

Welcome
Brian



Nov 28, 2013 at 12:27 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Welcome to the forum Bruno..nice set of images, particularly drawn to the first two and last. Now...be a good sort, and let me borrow that lens


Nov 28, 2013 at 02:35 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


very nice first post Bruno


Nov 28, 2013 at 02:46 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Welcome and very nice grebes. I really like the first two and the 4th. I'm also a sucker for the cute chick in the last.

TFS
Geoff



Nov 28, 2013 at 08:44 AM
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Welcome to FM Bruno
These are excellent shots, well captured and thanks for posting.
David



Nov 28, 2013 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Welcome to the forum Bruno. This is a great set to start with. I enjoyed your video and it shows the challenges of getting a clean shot yet you did get some of the wonderful dance. On the last photo, you might want to darken the band of OOF foliage a touch. It captures a real nice moment with the chick getting a ride.

Morris



Nov 28, 2013 at 02:46 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Thanks all for the replies!

My favorite is No. 3 but most people liked better 2 & 4 which is excellent feedback. No. 2 is a little blurry for large print due to the slow shutter speed (1/500). Shame because I still had plenty of ISO before noise concerns.



Nov 28, 2013 at 05:24 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Welcome Bruno!!
Wow never seen a Grebe in person and didn't know how they swam together! Thanks for attaching your video!!
A wonderful and enjoyable first post
Can't wait to see more!
BeeBalm



Nov 28, 2013 at 05:46 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · First post on forum - Grebes rushing...


Very nice first post! Look forward to viewing more of your photos.


Nov 28, 2013 at 06:01 PM
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Welcome Bruno..
A great set, really enjoyed the video too.

Mark



Nov 28, 2013 at 06:01 PM
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Welcome Bruno. You are at the right place to get some good help. 2, 3, and 4 are my picks. The last shot would be a pick without the lone grass blade. I enjoyed the video too ~ Ron


Nov 28, 2013 at 07:11 PM
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Welcome to the forum Bruno. Super set of images. Well captured!


Nov 28, 2013 at 09:10 PM





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