Theme- Kind of Duck like on pretty water! Common loon juvi

[Randy Stout]

This juvi is the same one shown in my last post. He swam from the bright sunlight into the deep shadows. Always interesting to get two such different looks in a matter of a few minutes.

D4 f/5 1/500s ISO 1250 SB900 with better beamer

Post: Added canvas to the left for comp. Toned down the flash highlights a bit. Cleaned up second catchlight. Selective sharpening,

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Karl Egressy]

The dark background makes the Loon pop for sure. Love the eye contact, the light on the Loon and the water droplets, Randy.

[Marina Scarr]

Such a perfect portrait. Love the dark BG, the droplets on the bird, the hint of green in the water and the perfect HA.

[William Dickson]

Love the dark BG against the bird. Beautiful detail and a very nice looking eye.

Will

[Grace Scalzo]

A delight to view...let's just leave it at that. :w3

[arash_hazeghi]

love the pose and details, stands nicely against that dark BG

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image, Randy sir.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot Randy great exposure control and a good pose. The contrast is quite high but it shows the subject to good effect, there are some subtle but lovely tones in the water.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Randy! I like the water color, IQ, light and composition.