"THE TIE THAT BINDS"

Red Necked Grebes (9 Photos)

The following set of photos are of two pairs of Red Necked Grebes and taken over a period of several weeks, under different lighting and weather conditions.

The first photo, I believe, demonstrates the magic of photography and how with the right settings, the camera can slow down and catch what the eye does not see. Because of its composition, it brought to mind the title of this blog.

PHOTO #1 - The Tie That Binds

PHOTO #2 - This photo was taken seconds after the egg was laid. Interesting how the egg goes from a turquoise colour to the brown (as more and more mud is put on the eggs).

PHOTO #3 - For one horrible moment, I thought the female Grebe was going to step on the eggs.

PHOTO #4 - One can only imagine what these two were discussing - baby grebe rearing?

PHOTO #5 - This shot was taken on a morning when smoke from the fires in Northern Alberta blew into the area. It made for an interesting filter.

PHOTO #6 - This must be the Executive Sleeper Car. It comes with feathered bedding!

PHOTO #7 - Grebe Limousine!

PHOTO #8 - We certainly appear to be content (both Mrs. & baby)

PHOTO #9 - And with all those mouths to feed, finding the "big one" certainly helps.