Ratchetting

Uploaded: June 06, 2023 08:28:35 | Entered: June 06, 2023 08:43:43

Description

Before these Western Grebes do the mating run across the water they ratchet which is what they are doing here.

Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS R5; Shutter Speed: 1/640; Aperture: f/11.0; ISO: 500; Orientation: 1; Date: 2023:06:06 08:02:40

Comments

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic June 06, 2023

Amazing catch, Bruce. I've never heard of ratchetting but it obviously is important. Your timing was exquisite and colors and life-light are perfect. #1801211

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe June 07, 2023

Incredible capture! #12038125

Susan T. Evans level-classic July 31, 2023

Wow Bruce what an awesome capture! I missed it so I am glad I am seeing it now! Stunning image! A Big Congrats on your awesome Second Place Gold Winner!! #12046446

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 01, 2023

Congrats on your amazing Winner, Bruce! #12046578

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 01, 2023

Fantastic. Congratulations, Bruce! #12046606

Lori A. Nevers level-classic August 01, 2023

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Bruce! #12046699

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe August 01, 2023

Love the series. Many congrats! #12046722

Oscar J. Pung level-classic August 01, 2023

Congratulation on your well deserved gold, Bruce. #12046731

Bruce E. Van-Buskirk level-deluxe August 01, 2023

TY Susan, Christine, Bonnie, Patrick, Lori and Oscar. #12046786

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