Stranger in a strange land

[Edwin Kats]

Shooting data: Nikon D3, Nikon 200-400 iso 200 1/60 sec. f/5.6

The great northern diver is a very rare bird in Holland. I think this is a juvenile. Wonderful bird and bigger then I thought it would be.
Taken from a floating hide. Weather is crap. Very windy and wet but I think it was worth the effort.

Edwin Kats

[Tazintosh]

Impressive and clearly uncommon!
Thanks!

[Sooz]

A beautiful capture, a really lovely shot!
I saw quite a number of these birds from the cottage we were staying in while we were on the Isle of Skye, Scotland at the end of October, but didn't manage to get close enough for any good shots. It may not necessarily be a juvenile as the winter plumage also looks very similar to this.

[F.A.E.]

Great photo and unusual "pose". Nice to see!

[the_cheetah]

The angle and lack of body showing just make for brilliant viewing!

[Vellu]

Just amazing!

[pointr]

Another quality post Edwin, congratulations.

[Peerke]

How did you manage to do this? I assume the bird is surfacing from a dive. How did you know it was going to surface at that point.

1/60 sec and no motion blur????? WOW.

[John001]

great pic

[manos]

one of your best...congrats Edwin!!!

[tomw]

An unusual but very good picture. Obviously you have had to put in the effort but I agree it has definately paid off

[Arjan Esschendal]

Edwin, you draw your attention to this site. Compliments with this photo and your dedication to WL-photography

[avianmacro]

Edwin, this is one winning shot. Technically difficult to say the least. Superb. Thanks for sharing.

[Jan Veber]

superb photo !!

[Juza]

Congratulations Edwin! This photo has been chosen as "Birds and Wildlife" Photo of the week !