[Leica] IMG: Aechmophorus

[kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)]

> Aechmophorus is the genus name of two grebes (family Podicipedidae)  
> found in
> western North America, the Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)  
> and the
> Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii).  These were formerly considered
> conspecific but were split in the last few years.
>
> Outward differences include the extent of black on the bird's head,  
> and the
> bill coloration.  Western Grebe has more black, extending below the  
> eye, and
> a greenish-yellow bill.  The black cap of the Clark's Grebe does not  
> extend
> below the eye, and the bill is more orange-yellow:
>
> http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/podicipedidae/wegr00.jpg
> http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/podicipedidae/clgr01.jpg


lovely, serene, impeccable...


Steve



>
>
> Technical stuff:  I wanted land or vegetation behind the birds  
> reflecting in
> the water to avoid a glaring bright reflection of the sky, so in  
> order to
> get close enough to the birds with this background I needed to be in  
> the
> water looking back toward shore.  The kayak seemed the most suitable  
> tool,
> being small, easily maneuvered and close to the water's surface.
>
> I also chose early morning for these photos so that the light would  
> be at a
> low angle and the water's surface would have a minimum of ripples.   
> As it
> turned out the morning hours also had the best quality light because  
> our
> brief respite from forest fire smoke ended in the morning hours, and  
> because
> the lake is popular with many people with paddle craft.  I was in  
> the water
> by 7:30 AM and headed for home by 9:30 AM
>
> Camera equipment: R8/DMR, 560mm f/6.8 Telyt, shoulder stock
> Exposure: 1/2000 sec @ f/6.8
> Location: Lake Natoma, near Folsom California
> Date: 06 July 2008
>
> All comments welcome
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
>
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