Common Loons

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Posted by Peter Evanoski on March 28, 2008 at 10:57 PM

Common loon family that I photographed in the Adirondacks of New York. nikon D200 w/80-400mm afs lens @280mm,iso400,1/320s,f8

Would welcome your comments.

Peter Evanoski

Posted by Stephen Fogle on March 29, 2008 at 8:48 AM

Great shot. These guys always look as though the taxidermist has already gotten to them. Exposure and comp is great. I guess the only change I would make if it were my shot would be to level the background up a little.

Posted by Peter Evanoski on March 29, 2008 at 11:42 AM

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for the comps, I love photographing these guys. the BG is a tree fallen into the water

Peter

Posted by Mike Klarich on March 29, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Once the ice is gone and the Loons return I hope to capture some images of these critters, too. Awesome shot!!!

I'm sure mine won't be as nice as yours, but you have to try!

Take care,
Mike

Posted by Christine Adams on March 30, 2008 at 8:14 AM

Hi Peter! Got to love loons with their babies, especially the ones hitching a ride!! I think this is a bit soft but otherwise good.

Posted by Jim Deasy on April 1, 2008 at 5:05 PM

Peter,

Nice shot! I like th estory the image tells about the loon family in the spring. I was wondering if you got an exposure where there was a bit more separation between the white areas on the loons throat.

Posted by Scott Perry on April 4, 2008 at 5:10 PM

Hi Pete,
Nice capture,Back ground is a little distracting.Maybe you could clone out the trees in the back ground.

Scott Perry