Balancing Act

Gallery: AvianPosted July 11, 2011265 views14 comments

This little chick has a very full stomach, thanks to two very attentive parents. It looks like a balancing act for him to avoid toppling over.
Lac LeJeune, BC
D300
500mm
1/80 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO
Flash: Off
Hand-held from moving boat

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Mohammad Hosseini on July 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM

I love my mum, Thanks for the image Sandy.

Registered on May 16, 2011, 15 Posts, 301 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 11, 2011 at 5:22 AM

Rolly-polly is what came to mind re the small one. Great shot! I don't know how you get so close. I tried in my kayak with no luck... maybe 'cause its yellow?

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on July 11, 2011 at 6:48 AM

A great capture Sandy, I love how the chick legs appear to keep him/her from rolling over the side!

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on July 11, 2011 at 7:44 AM

I have to admit, I chuckled. I hope it didn't roll off into the water.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

I have seen a lot of loons, but I have never had the chance to see them with their young. The dof is right on because the eyes of both are clear and sharp. The little one looks like it is bracing its legs so it won't fall off. Fine image.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Alan Murphy on July 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Nice one Sandy. I do wish the bird was turned this way just a bit.

Registered on December 3, 2003, 192 Posts, 739 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Wonderful image Sandy, and hand-held from a boat no less..
10 on the cute scale, love the chicks splayed legs I see there,
Well done

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Huff on July 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM

A really good shot. It has made my day better. Thanks for sharing.

Ron Huff

Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments

Comment posted by David Williams on July 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM

Nice warm family shot, Sandy. Fun times in the boat.

Registered on March 8, 2005, 315 Posts, 2291 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 11, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Another fun image of these chicks going for a ride. I like the view of the webbed feet here. 1/80s. Pretty good in a boat. I'm impressed.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM

A differnet look at a chick riding, looks like it had it's work cut out keeping balance. Sweet photo Sandy!!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by JOHN ROCKWOOD on July 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Nice!
That's the fattest Loon Chick I've ever seen.

Registered on September 1, 2008, 9 Posts, 24 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

A 10+ on the cuteness scale that definately made me smile! Thanks