Known as the Common Loon, nesting on our lake. I thought I would post a very recent photo that I don't share locally. I fear that local people will think they can approach the Loon nest with their P&S for a similar photo.
I know this has a cluttered foreground but being 70 ft away on my pontoon boat is challenging. Imagine shooting with an extreme telephoto from a moving, bobbing platform. The Loon has its mouth open for cooling on a warm afternoon.
What a great photo, Ken! Especially considering the bobbing up and down on a boat! I didn't even notice the foreground as I found myself drawn right in to the color and detail of the loon. I've seen such great photos here on the midwest forum, so glad I'm moving to Wisconsin soon!
Looking forward to seeing shots of the babies.
Posted by Chuck Beatty on May 27, 2008 at 10:23 PM
This is an outstanding image, Ken! What great detail and color. I love the radial lines at the base of her (?) neck. I don't mind the foreground reeds as they give a nice sense of depth.
Ken, Refer to my reply to Chuck's columbine about what makes a good image a great one.
The catch light in th eye makes this work. Photo editors don't want to see images with no catch light anymore. Don't get me started on them.
JG
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7 repliesI know this has a cluttered foreground but being 70 ft away on my pontoon boat is challenging. Imagine shooting with an extreme telephoto from a moving, bobbing platform. The Loon has its mouth open for cooling on a warm afternoon.
I hope to be photographing babies soon.
Canon 40D, 500 f4L, 1.4X TC, f5.6, 1/1250, ISO400, some crop.
Looking forward to seeing shots of the babies.
Awesome capture!!! Can't wait until they start hatching!
The catch light in th eye makes this work. Photo editors don't want to see images with no catch light anymore. Don't get me started on them.
JG
This is a great shot.