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Red-throated diver
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Red-throated diver

by Edwin kats

Gallery: AvianPosted June 29, 2013289 views19 comments
Absolute highlight on my recent trip to Iceland.
More on my blog if you're curious....

1/100s. f/5.6 full frame

Edwin Kats

Comments

19 comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 29, 2013 at 4:38 PM
Lovely image. Gotta love the head turn on the little one to match Mom. Wow. All the techs and details look spot on. For me, just a touch less on top would make this even stronger. YMMV.
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 29, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Top notch detail on the large image. Like the perspective; looks as if the camera was just above the water when you took the shot. I'm wondering if a little less sky would be better?
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 29, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Excellent, Edwin. Great to get the head of the youngster in focus as well as the adult. Beautiful low angle and reflection.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 29, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Perfect angle and detail of the diver and chick. No nits!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on June 29, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Love the low angle and calm water.Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Andrew :toast:
Registered on February 16, 2008, 200 Posts, 317 Comments
Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on June 30, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Very nice capture and great comp Edwin, the focus is just right and the overall picture is very pleasant. :toast:
Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 30, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Neat shot Edwin. Great to get mother and chick both facing the same way. Pleanty od detail with a wonderfully rich shade of grey on the neck and head.
Perhaps losing 20% from across the top of the photo would make your subject sstand out even more.
Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 30, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Dreamy shot! I like the light, the looks, the bg, and the dreamy mood of the shot. Wish(dream) it were mine! Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 30, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Wonderful image, Edwin! Love the extremely low angle.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on June 30, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Simply wonderful under all aspects.
POV, details, pose and colours.
Congrats

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Edwin kats on June 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Thanks all, much appreciated !!

Edwin
Registered on April 24, 2006, 177 Posts, 399 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Reed on June 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM
I have that soft and fuzzy feeling all over.....I hope it passes before lunch...Love the DOF and sharpness. Great head twist on the little one. :jump:
Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments
Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on June 30, 2013 at 5:47 PM
This is really dream image, excellent. Larger one must see. TFS.
Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on June 30, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Amazing image, Edwin.
The moment is lovely, the image is pretty good. Colors and bg are excellent!
:smile:
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 1, 2013 at 1:24 AM
A wonderful family portrait :cool: Great low perspective, sweet poses by both loons and a very complimentary background.

Awesome Photo Edwin!!!

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on July 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Outstanding capture. Love the nice low angle and, of course, the chick.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by LeRoy Gunderson on July 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Great shot. I really like the head turns matching each other.
Registered on December 14, 2004, 27 Posts, 112 Comments
Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on July 2, 2013 at 2:26 PM
Most excellent image :toast:
Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on July 3, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Nice one Edwin, as well as those on your blog ! You had calmer waters than I had :wink: . Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments