Red Throated Diver

Gallery: AvianPosted September 9, 20062,829 views30 comments

I took this image in Sweden in May this year. I was using a floating hide which was great in getting close and also getting the low angle. Red Throated Divers are one of my favourite birds and great fun to photograph.

Canon EOS 1D MkII, 500mm Lens, F4, 1/250, ISO Rating 200.

Thanks for looking

Danny

Comments

30 comments

Comment posted by Tim McIntyre on September 9, 2006 at 5:05 PM

Wow what a great exposure .Color, contrast,BG all there.Great shot!!

Tim

Registered on August 19, 2006, 85 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Linstead on September 9, 2006 at 5:43 PM

A really outstanding image overall, Danny. The subtle lighting is amazing. The subject isolation, colors, pose, low angle are all spot on.

Scott

Registered on March 25, 2006, 144 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Garber on September 9, 2006 at 6:10 PM

This is so cool, I can't think of anything else to say.

Registered on November 17, 2003, 704 Posts, 3535 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Patrick Lor on September 9, 2006 at 7:14 PM

Outstanding shot Danny! Really beautiful, wish I had taken it

Registered on January 15, 2006, 91 Posts, 2052 Comments

Comment posted by William Vrolyk on September 9, 2006 at 7:26 PM

This is really outstanding, Danny. I like the low angle the the way the reflection blends into the water.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Registered on November 1, 2003, 278 Posts, 3524 Comments

Comment posted by Jay Martin on September 9, 2006 at 8:17 PM

Beautiful!

Registered on December 6, 2005, 200 Posts, 2209 Comments

Comment posted by matthew storms on September 9, 2006 at 9:03 PM

I love it

Registered on May 26, 2006, 5 Posts, 52 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Steele on September 9, 2006 at 9:59 PM

Oh man, this is so good. The quality of light and colors are just amazing.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on September 10, 2006 at 12:11 AM

I love Loons and this is one I have yet to see. I will have to live with this excellent photo until I do.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 366 Posts, 4649 Comments

Comment posted by JaeHo Park on September 10, 2006 at 3:33 AM

I strongly recommend this image which is an excellent composition, vivid colour, and angle.

Registered on September 8, 2006, 2 Posts, 5 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Jones on September 10, 2006 at 4:12 AM

Hi Danny

The trip you had going by this beautiful shot must have been awesome.

This is a real pleasure to view

Registered on July 24, 2005, 91 Posts, 102 Comments

Comment posted by Krijn Trimbos on September 10, 2006 at 4:26 AM

Absolutely delicious to watch. Perfect!

Or do I see a slight tilt

Registered on October 18, 2005, 260 Posts, 2979 Comments

Comment posted by Jasper Doest on September 10, 2006 at 9:16 AM

An excellent shot....the warm light is brilliant. Well done Danny!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 371 Posts, 2101 Comments

Comment posted by Dave Courtenay on September 10, 2006 at 11:07 AM

The best i have seen of this species-nice one

Registered on July 18, 2005, 56 Posts, 462 Comments

Comment posted by Satie Sharma on September 10, 2006 at 2:27 PM

Gorgeous image, Danny!

Registered on November 11, 2003, 189 Posts, 5335 Comments

Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on September 10, 2006 at 3:20 PM

Beautiful shot. I would love to see one someday.

Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Merigan on September 10, 2006 at 3:56 PM

Wow!! A great photo all around. Shows your experience and agreat bird,.

Tom Merigan
Portola Valley.CA

Registered on April 24, 2006, 69 Posts, 751 Comments

Comment posted by Ganesh H Shankar on September 11, 2006 at 4:15 AM

Beautiful bird, nice image. Wish you had a better luck with upper half of the background. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on March 1, 2004, 324 Posts, 1867 Comments

Comment posted by PhilH on September 11, 2006 at 5:04 AM

Hi Danny...

Simply outstanding....

Registered on December 31, 2004, 51 Posts, 281 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on September 11, 2006 at 7:25 AM

A joy for the eyes! Awesome

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 11, 2006 at 10:13 AM

This is gorgeous! Congrats on the EP - certainly well deserved.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by renae sandberg on September 11, 2006 at 11:59 AM

MAGICAL - congrats of the very well deserved EP.

Registered on December 29, 2004, 313 Posts, 2476 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan DesJardins on September 11, 2006 at 12:21 PM

I don't think this image could be done any better. Congrats on your EP. It is well deserved.

Registered on September 11, 2005, 170 Posts, 276 Comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on September 11, 2006 at 1:25 PM

beauty

Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 11, 2006 at 9:55 PM

Danny: I'm not a bird guy but this shot transcends category. Just a beautiful and exceptionally well crafted image. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Gregory Lazzaro on September 12, 2006 at 12:00 AM

I have to admit the bird is well taken indeed, however what makes this shot a winner is the overall comp, good eye, this is a winner.

Greg

Registered on September 2, 2006, 39 Posts, 143 Comments

Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on September 12, 2006 at 1:50 AM

simply perfect

Registered on December 20, 2005, 136 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on September 12, 2006 at 10:17 PM

Hey Danny!! Geez, this is SOOOO nice!!! I love it!!

Congrats on the EP!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on September 15, 2006 at 8:18 AM

Beautiful image!

Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on September 19, 2006 at 3:58 AM

Outstanding - congrats re EP!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments