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Gallery: AvianPosted December 6, 2009806 views37 comments

The great northern diver is a very rare bird in Holland. I think this is a juvenile. Wonderful bird and bigger then I thought it would be.
Taken from a floating hide. Weather is crap. Very windy and wet but I think it was worth the effort.

Nikon D3, Nikon 200-400 iso 200 1/60 sec. f/5.6

Edwin Kats

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37 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 6, 2009 at 5:01 PM

Just super Edwin. I love the light here and the color of the fish's fins really pop. Very nice detail and comp. Well done for sure.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 6, 2009 at 5:05 PM

WOW! Talk about a LOW angle.... amazing shot, especially with only 400mm focal length. Also amazingly sharp with such a low SS Can't say enough good things!

No larger image though? Come on!!

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Arthur Sevestre on December 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM

Easily worth the effort. This is a rare sight in many ways. Not just the diver itself, but it having caught a fist, the low perspective and just the head sticking out of the water.. not to mention the great amount of detail. Fabulous!

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Comment posted by bill meikle on December 6, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Gorgeous Edwin, well done.

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Comment posted by Ron McCombe on December 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM

Hay Edwin

what agreat picture, very unusual, clean crisp sharp. Its a winner for me

Ron

Registered on November 16, 2009, 190 Posts, 207 Comments

Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 6, 2009 at 6:04 PM

This takes my breath away! Absolutely AMAZING!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 6, 2009 at 6:09 PM

Fantastic image Edwin, the low angle, comp and catch all put this over the top, congrats.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 6, 2009 at 6:24 PM

W!!! Super image Edwin!!! Love the low angle of view.

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Comment posted by Jim Donato on December 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM

A Super image!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 6, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Terrific! Great shot all the way around Edwin!

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Comment posted by Douglas Graham on December 6, 2009 at 6:52 PM

Greta photo all the way around. Nice job.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on December 6, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Definitely worth the effort - this is very good!

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on December 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM

Very, very nice! Love the low perspective, the water drops on the head and the little burst of color from the pelvic fins. NICE! Sharon

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM

You people blow me away on this site. Excellent in every way!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 6, 2009 at 8:24 PM

I didn't realize that Common Loon (as we name it) was a rare bird for you.

A very nice and unique image!

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Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on December 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM

Flippin over the top, Edwin! I can respect and appreciate the effort that went into this one, and I would say that it is well worth it!

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Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on December 6, 2009 at 10:06 PM

Really spectacular, Edwin. The low angle and shallow DOF place total emphasis on the subject. Very nicely captured.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 6, 2009 at 10:07 PM

an amazing shot. the lowest of low angles. the detail is stunning.

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Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on December 6, 2009 at 11:59 PM

Glad I looked past the thumbnail! This is an outstanding image. Wonderful Edwin.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on December 7, 2009 at 12:30 AM

I don't really have anything to add that hasn't already been said. Fantastic shot.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 7, 2009 at 5:59 AM

Just amazing Edwin - the low perspective, the orange fins against a grey picture, the detail, water droplets. A unique and very special shot.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Tony Colvin on December 7, 2009 at 11:22 AM

Just beautiful, Edwin. Can't get a lower angle than this without going under water.

Tony

Registered on December 2, 2009, 15 Posts, 93 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on December 7, 2009 at 2:38 PM

Fabulous image.

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Comment posted by Nilanjan Das on December 7, 2009 at 11:42 PM

This is a blinder :), awesome composition, mood, action and details. Just amazing

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on December 8, 2009 at 1:08 PM

What an outstanding shot from beginning to end!

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Comment posted by David Sparks on December 8, 2009 at 8:57 PM

Definitely worth the effort. Very special!

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on December 8, 2009 at 9:32 PM

Just awesome Edwin! A real prize winner.

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Comment posted by Alexander Vasiljev on December 9, 2009 at 9:35 AM

Not just perfectly executed, but highly artistic. A rare combination of skills. Congratulations, this is truly an award winning photo.

Registered on February 20, 2009, 35 Posts, 64 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM

Excellent capture ! The milky water is perfect here, and the red fins great.
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on December 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM

Superb Edwin, and absolutely deserving of the EP. Congratulations!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 15, 2009 at 3:21 PM

Edwin: Jaw dropping awesome! Congrats on the EP. >=))>

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on December 15, 2009 at 6:22 PM

Oh! WAY worth the effort Edwin. I thought at first it was a juvenile common loon until I read your commentary. Ciongrats on your EP!

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on December 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM

Love the unusual perspective! The details, especially the water drops on the bird's head and its meal in its bill, are absolutely amazing. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on December 17, 2009 at 2:48 AM

congrats!
georg

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Comment posted by Rebecka on December 23, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Jaw-droppingly beautiful shot. *Well* worth the effort!!

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Comment posted by Neal Cooper on December 24, 2009 at 11:44 PM

Stunning shot Edwin. Great composition and image quality. Low low range of colour emphasises the moment. Very well done.

Neal

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Comment posted by Jim Goldstein on December 28, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Great capture. Congrats on the Editors Pick. Definitely well worth the effort.

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