Growing some big feet - Common loon chicks on the 'bus'

[Randy Stout]

This family was imaged a month ago. The chicks are about 7-8 days old, and really growing. A few more days and they will be evicted from the parent's back.

D4 600VR f/7.1 1/640s ISO 800 Pedestal mounted in the bottom of my little boat "Loonie Too"

Post: Selective sharpening, cleaned up the water a bit, toned down the brightness of the water behind the rear chick. The whites on the parents breast are at ~233, but not much detail because of the very soft light

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Doug Brown]

The nice head angle on all 3 birds really makes this image. Techs are excellent.

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent scene and work.

[Jeannean Ryman]

Wow, this is just beautiful! Great view of all three birds, nice detail, and gorgeous water surrounding the birds. Very serene feel to this. I could look at this for a long time. :S3:

[Diane Miller]

Lovely! For my taste the crop is just right, and I love that the reflection comes to an end before the bottom of the frame. The brighter yellow area is a lovely touch.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, the softest bus seat Ive ever seen - they sure look comfy. You have captured the soft plumage of the chicks nicely, mom and chicks well exposed, and once again, your low angle of capture has turned out well. The different hues of greens look great in the BG. Well captured.

[Marina Scarr]

This is a killer image, Randy!!! Wish it were mine. The way the 2 are lying down on the adult's back is just priceless and the greens are awesome!!!!

[Gary Esman]

Like the texture in the head of the adult, Head angles of course, perfect DOF and varied green background. They all look pretty relaxed. Fantastic shot.

Gary.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Wow Randy,

I can't imaging getting a photo with a mother and her two chicks ... but (as Doug mentioned), you got great head angles on each! Water color and texture is really a nice compliment to the photo. I like your choice of aspect ratio for this one.

Would love to see a photo of you in your Loonie Too!

Miguel

[nrohrbacker]

Super shot Randy with the beautiful BG and all 3 sharp with eye contact.

[Karl Egressy]

Amazing shot Randy, one of the best Loon family images I have seen.

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. It is always a privilege to get to float around with these guys. The adults are such good parents.

Cheers

Randy

[Daniel Cadieux]

Awesome image Randy!! I love the velvety smooth head of the adult, and of course the two young ones are priceless. Great job all around.

[BobbyPerkins]

Always Love your Loon shots and this one is exeptional. Love the way the young are on the backs of these beautiful birds. Great POV, background, and the details are wonderful.

I would also really enjoy seeing an image of your rig pedestal mounted in the bottom of your little boat "Loonie Too".

[David Salem]

Wow, Beautiful all the way around. Love the smooth head of the adult and the fuzzy look of the chicks. Perfect techs and nice BG. Very nice capture.

[Girish Prahalad]

what a beauty! lovely POV & comp. great DOF to get all the 3 in focus particularly with their eyes open.

[Satish Ranadive]

Randy Sir,
Wonderful image of chicks with mom.Love t every thing in the frame.

Regards,
Satish.

[Karen Forderer]

This is such a gorgeous photo. The detail is incredible. I like the positions of the babies and I love the soft light. I always seem to find the loons during times of harsh light.