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Loon Celebration
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Loon Celebration

by Roger Leekam

Gallery: AvianPosted August 12, 2012115 views4 comments
Canon 7D, Canon 400mm 5.6lens, f10,ISO400, 1/1600sec. Taken in sunlight.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on August 12, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Great timing to not only get the wings open, but also the minnow as it is about to be consumed. Good exposure under tricky bright conditions. Noise is evident in the larger view. Iconic bird I never tire seeing in photos.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 12, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Nice trophy catch by both of you, exposure work is excellent. Great wing positition to go with the raised head showing off it's prize. Your composition is pleasing, including the reflection.

Sweet One Roger :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Randy Bacon on August 12, 2012 at 10:05 PM
I'd be thrilled with a great wing flap or the loon with lunch, but to get them both in the same shot - priceless.
Registered on November 24, 2008, 56 Posts, 492 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Love the open wing pose with head up & minnow Roger, great POV of the action..
Well done and down the hatch!! :smile: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments