Good Parent
Good Parent - I woke up very early to make the trek for these Eared Grebes. The wet winter and extended cooler temperatures through June seemed to favor breeding for many species of shorebirds such as phalaropes, ducks, grebes, etc. Using the fully articulating screen of the camera, I was able to lay down at the water's edge and capture this low angle image. A nice feature to have for waterbirds, since I no longer have to lay down fully prone and put strain on my neck and back. Was an emotionally moving, dream experience to observe the grebe parents diligently feed and watch over their young. I wanted to start out with this clean portrait and follow up with a behavioral image.
Species: Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
Location: Northern California, CA, USA
Equipment: Canon EOS R7 + RF 100-500mm IS
Settings: 1/500s, ISO: 2000, f/7.1 @500mm, Handheld, Electronic Shutter
Good Parent
Good Parent - I woke up very early to make the trek for these Eared Grebes. The wet winter and extended cooler temperatures through June seemed to favor breeding for many species of shorebirds such as phalaropes, ducks, grebes, etc. Using the fully articulating screen of the camera, I was able to lay down at the water's edge and capture this low angle image. A nice feature to have for waterbirds, since I no longer have to lay down fully prone and put strain on my neck and back. Was an emotionally moving, dream experience to observe the grebe parents diligently feed and watch over their young. I wanted to start out with this clean portrait and follow up with a behavioral image.
Species: Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
Location: Northern California, CA, USA
Equipment: Canon EOS R7 + RF 100-500mm IS
Settings: 1/500s, ISO: 2000, f/7.1 @500mm, Handheld, Electronic Shutter