Red-throated Loon

Gallery: AvianPosted December 19, 2013247 views13 comments

Photographing these birds in breeding plumage was one of the highlights for me of our Nome photo workshop this year. It's amazing how long they need to run on the water before taking off, making for nice photo opps. Processed on my laptop. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone, I have been leading photo tours in Ecuador and am now on a slow connection so I haven't been able to do much posting or commenting.

Canon 5D3 500F4 1.4x 1/3200 F8, iso 800

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13 comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on December 19, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Beautiful bird, very nice image, Nate!
I liked the droplets behind the bird.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on December 19, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Excellent take off pose and perspective. I also like the inclusion of the splash. Very nice and sharp. Sharon

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 19, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Excellent capture Nate-the larger image is a must see. Happy Holidays!

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on December 19, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Sweet image Nate. Love flight images close to the water. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 19, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Great shot!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

A really gorgeous capture Nate, I love how the wing tips are barely tickling the water. I might have included just a tad more of the water splash on the right.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 19, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Thanks for your comments everyone! John, I would have liked a bit more splash there as well but that's all that I have on that side.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 19, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Beautiful flight/takeoff shot, Nate. Glad you were able to keep the last splash in the frame.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Nice one Nate - hope to catch up in Thailand

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on December 20, 2013 at 2:15 AM

Nice one Nate - I love these birds as well ! Happy Holidays for you as well ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 20, 2013 at 7:29 AM

Sweet action shot Nate

I like the wing and feet positions, very sharp details.

Happy Holidays!!!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 20, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Really nice capture Nate. The low angle, flying water....what's not to like? Sure wish we had Loons here....love these birds.

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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 27, 2013 at 8:21 PM

I love this shot!!

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