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Cheeky Dabchick in Busy Park

Little Grebe ~ Tachybaptus ruficollis

6 total reviews 
Comment from soulfeeder


This dabchick is so cute. You've presented this well with matching brown borders all around. The angle is good, but not defined at all for lack of focus and isolation of the main subject. An increase in lighting is also needed in this image. Informative artist notes.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
    Nieves
    Thanks for taking the time to review this imperfect picture of the Dabchick. The fact it was taken at full 30x Zoom might be one reason the focus is NOT as sharp as it should be!!!
    Susan
reply by soulfeeder on 13-Sep-2024
    You did a great job in making it at full zoom 30X. Unfortunately, some cameras do not have that high resolution factor and no matter what you do, it will not give you that high definition images especially if it is on a far distance. It is not sharp at all from my screen and almost not recognizable. Anyway, Susan, what is important is that you have the joy that day capturing this moment. I will keep going there and just have fun. If it is too far, maybe, it is not meant to be for photography purposes but just for you to appreciate the pleasant scene. Take care and have a great weekend.

    -Nieves-
Comment from orchidrn


Acute little guy featured here, but I think a closer crop would help bring him to the forefront and a little more clarity. A lovely photograph in generality.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
    Michele,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Dabchick. It was taken at full 30 x Zoom.I cropped it as far as possible without losing all focus.
    Susan
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


Busy Park seems to be a lovely place to visit. Composition shades, tones colours and subject matter is very lovely to view. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
    Maureen,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Dabchick.
    Susan
Comment from alaskapat


The dabchick is so fluffy! I like its placement within the frame and the way it stands out from the green water.
Focus is a bit soft but I like the way the sunlight falls upon it and the reflection too.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
    Pat,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Little Grebe with it's fluffy backside in a sunbeam.
    Susan
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


The chick's gaze seems to follow you, capturing a moment frozen in time. Every curve and detail of this picture tells a story of its own. Lovely capture. Good luck!

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
    Sesha,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Dabchick in the pond in Bushy Park.
    Susan
Comment from nikman


A good looking image presented here into the competition! Wonder why you think that lovely bird is being cheeky? It looks to young to be! Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2024
    Nik,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Dabchick... it's an adult despite it tiny size.
    Susan
reply by nikman on 10-Sep-2024
    Amazing!