This grebe spent quite some time brushing itself while the partner sat on the nest. After brushing, the sun broke through and the grebe flapped its wings. Good timing! The sunlight shines beautifully through the light feathers of the wings. The low shutter speed allows movement to be seen in the wings while the head remains sharp. This adds extra vibrancy to this image.
I am Piet Hein Schuijff, a designer from The Hague. I spend most of my spare time photographing birds and landscapes. My motivation is to capture the beauty of nature in my own way... Read more…