Black Throated Loon

[Danny Laredo]

Yeah he is still here, eating well and basically having a good time,
At first I thought he won't stick around long but now I suspect he is planning on staying for the winter.
We shall see.

1DX 500 F4+TC x 1.4 1/1600 F8 ISO1000

All C&c welcomed.

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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Danny, love the light in this, and I do like the outspread wings. The feather detail shows up nicely, and I like the overall colours. Comp works fine as is.

[MohsenVahedipour]

Very nice soft & warm light, excellent pose, details & low shooting angle. Very well done. TFS

[Grace Scalzo]

Beautiful image, Danny . I like everything about it, but especially the warm light. Where did you photograph this handsome bird?

[Marina Scarr]

Your exposure is right on the money and your details are amazing. You had stunning light. The blue works so well against this bird.

[shane shacaluga]

Very nice! Great pose and IQ. Agree with comments above and love the blue against the feather colours

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Danny,

Wow, just wow. The light, exposure, detail, wing position, and head-on angle ... all stunning. I might take a look at a 16:9 crop, with just a bit off the bottom. Otherwise, portfolio worthy!

Miguel

[Lyle Gruby]

Stunning shot. I agree with Miguel about a 16:9 crop. I feel it could look even better if you have a little more room.

[Sandy Witvoet]

Also not familiar with a Black Throated Loon... but this image rocks... Youngster? Where did you take it? Really dif to get a "face-on" wing flap... great action, colors and detail!

[Danny Laredo]

This was taken in Israel. This is indeed a youngster with a busted GPS as I mentioned in my first Black Throated Loon (Diver) post from about a week ago.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent light and details. Great pose too

[Girish Prahalad]

excellent shooting angle, light, details & exposure. wish there was a hint of catch light.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Terrific work, Danny. Excellent pose, light and details. Love the colors and your low shooting angle.

[Karl Egressy]

Great shot, Danny. Love the pose, light and the super low shooting angle.

[Sandy Witvoet]

Thanks, Danny.... hope he gets that GPS fixed!

[Richard Flack]

Wow, fantastic image Danny. TFS. Awesome!