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Loon Feeding Juvenile
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Loon Feeding Juvenile

by Roger Leekam

Gallery: AvianPosted September 12, 2011160 views12 comments
Canon 7D, 400mm 5.6lens, Taken early morning,1/1250sec,f10,ISO400.Juveniles almost independent & will migrate in a few weeks but this one still being fed.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 12, 2011 at 5:18 PM
A really nice overall comp Roger. The larger version shows both birds to be sharp with nice detail. Love the water on the adult, the fish, and the juvie swimming in. Really wonderful.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 12, 2011 at 7:21 PM
A+ :toast:
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Great interaction/behavior and like the low POV with the birds face to face.
The beads of water on the adult, the reflections, and the fish all add up for a wonderful image Roger..
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on September 12, 2011 at 9:17 PM
Very nice image with great compelling interaction. Lovely reflected green in the water. Great detail in the parent and fish. Well done.
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Comment posted by May Haga on September 12, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Great low angle, wonderful interaction.
May
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Comment posted by John Launstein on September 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Roger - this is a fantastic shot. Obviously it's the behavior/action that makes this so much more than a snapshot, but the lighting, detail and low camera angle help make it that much better. I really like this!
Registered on April 5, 2011, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Great up-close behavior illustration Roger :cool: Love the water drops on the parent, looks like Jr. has got some serious fishing skills to learn quickly. Sweet Photo!!!

Ken Archer
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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on September 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM
You have captured a really nice behavior shot, Roger. Great detail in the adult and the juvie. Nice exposure control with plenty of detail in the blacks. Superb job.
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on September 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Excellent image. No ideas for improvements from my side in this case .... Grtz, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on September 13, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Nice capture.
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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on September 13, 2011 at 6:06 PM
Thanks for your kind comments, everyone.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Sweet capture Roger, nice job stopping down to get them both tack sharp. I might take a little off the top and make it more of a pano, great shot! :toast:
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