Wheeeeee!

Gallery: AvianPosted July 12, 2013166 views7 comments

Got this shot this morning of this chick doing the "wing thing" (as I call it) on Mama's back. I had to straighten it and brighten it as well. And it is cropped by at least a quarter.

Nikopn D90, 400mm with doubler and 1.4 converter

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 12, 2013 at 10:13 PM

I like the mood of this image and the raised wings and head of the youngster really make it special, Christine.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 13, 2013 at 6:37 AM

Major cuteness, Christine. I like the comp and terrific pose of the youngster. It's a little dark, and pretty grainy, but that creates an evocative mood.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on July 13, 2013 at 7:29 AM

Lovely mood and nice action captured Chris.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 13, 2013 at 7:56 AM

A wonderful capture, I only wish there was a little definition in Mama's eye.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Love this Christine. Looks like it's just trying to hang on for the E-ticket ride here. Sort of like Mr. Toads Wild Ride......

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

A lovely, evocative shot. I think I see a bit of noise in the surroundings; easily fixed. I wish for a larger version and for a bit of detail in Mom's head.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on July 14, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Thanks guys! I, too, wish the loon's eye was visible. One, it was taken on shore at first light and evening light is the best to get the red eye on that shore. Two, I didn't have time to kayak over for the better angle. I took what I could get. The graininess is from cropping it too much, I guess. It has a bit of a painterly effect from it though.

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