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Loon

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Posted by Tim Mulholland on April 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Loon
Twice a year, the loons migrate through Madison. I've seen them several times, but haven't been in the right place at the right time WITH my camera. But, today was different... ;)


Pentax K20D, ~1200 mm focal length, ASA200, 1/60", tripod

Enjoy,

Tim!
Posted by Tim Mulholland on April 3, 2009 at 8:26 PM
And, second shot...
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on April 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Glad you caught them. Both shots are great.
Posted by Brian Vance on April 4, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Nice catch times two, Tim. It must be nice having the reach of 1200mm! Excellent details in both. The first one holds the whites better - nice job with a tough exposure. The second one looks a bit hot.
Posted by Philip Schwarz on April 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Some nice shots. I really like the second one.
Posted by Nathaniel Blood on April 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I like the second, but only slightly more. Both shots have great clarity and detail.
Posted by Anthony Vincent on April 5, 2009 at 6:15 PM
One of my favorite birds! Nice job Tim. I like the first of the two, not sure why just do :smile:
Posted by Mike Klarich on April 9, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Great shots! Thanks for posting them, Tim. Like them both, great detail, love the green showing through the black on the loon's head.
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on April 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Both shots are really nice, Tim. Each has its own charm. The best part of the first, for me, is the water drop hanging on the edge of the beak. The best part about the second is the fairly unusual pose you caught.