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June 2012 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted May 13, 20121,358 views23 comments

Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

I've been drowning the last 2 weeks, haven't touched my cameras and no time to even edit - so here is one of my favorites I posted a couple years ago, with updated editing now.

Lac LeJeune, near Kamloops, BC, early June.

Hand-held from bow of moving small boat.

D300
500mm
Subject dist: 15.0m
1/250 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
Exp comp: -2/3
ISO: 200
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 13, 2012 at 12:20 PM

A charming image. N ce to see it here again.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on May 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Lovely family portrait, Sandy. I enjoy loon photos that capture the subtle colors in the head like this. It does appear to need a very slight CW rotation to me.

Max

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on May 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Dream image. TFS.

Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 13, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Love it, Sandy. So special.

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Beautiful image Sandy. In my dreams some day I will capture an image half this good of a loon with babies on its back.
May

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 13, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Super shot Sandy. Really love this one.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Those 2 babies on the moms back are adorable!

I love the colours in the water! Great detail in the feathers! Awesome shot, Sandy!

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on May 13, 2012 at 2:25 PM

How sweet ! Great subjects, well photographed ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Jay Levin on May 13, 2012 at 2:46 PM

A great shot for all mothers and their children to see.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on May 13, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Dream image. TFS.

Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments

Comment posted by Verdon on May 13, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Great shot, happy mother's day ti you too.....

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Sandy I remember your fantastic loon and chick shots and this one is maybe my favorite. I am so happy when I see a photographer capture what I personally would see in an ideal image and this has it all. It's almost like a let down as how could you ever hope to top this image in subject, composition, POV and execution. A very BIG, "WELL DONE!"

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 13, 2012 at 5:42 PM

An Incrediblely Beautiful and Moving Photograph Sandy!!! Happy Mothers Day

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on May 13, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Lovely Sandy, a very fitting image for the day.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 13, 2012 at 11:29 PM

Lovely image with soft colors and great behavior.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on May 13, 2012 at 11:54 PM

A real beauty Sandy! Inspirational on several levels.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on May 14, 2012 at 6:52 AM

Sandy, This is one of Kelly's and my favorites. Great Mother's day post.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 14, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Perfect, Sandy and, as I think I said when you first posted, my sincere congratulations on getting this close to the bird. And a belated happy mother's day to you, too.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 14, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Very fitting Sandy, wonderful shot.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 14, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Since Jim mentioned how close I was to these loons, a bit of explanation is in order for the newer people.

Lac LeJeune is a wonderful little lake near Kamloops, BC. There are several mated pairs of loons on the main lake, and a few on the smaller adjacent "pond" (maybe 3-5 acres) . The lake is well-known for a type of gorgeous and unique red-fleshed trout that draws people and fishing derbys from all over the world. Many many people. The loons are carefully protected and motors are not allowed on the "pond" - Hence, the loons are extremely acclimated to people and small motorless boats with people and cameras hanging out of them. This full-frame image was taken at about 100 feet away, and you can see neither mom nor chicks are the least bit worried or stressed.
Loons are usually extremely skittish, especially with chicks, so Lac LeJeune is a very unique place.
Sandy .

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM

I love these shots and want the op so badly. Beautiful light dof and overall sweetness.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 4, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Fantastic shot, so much rich detail. Beautifully done!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Hi Sandy, This is a beautiful shot of the Loons and I just love it. Some excellent work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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