Theme: Low level loon with chick on board - foot waggle

[Randy Stout]

This pair was imaged last summer. Chick was 3 days old, enjoying a ride on mom, while she waggled her big foot. No one is exactly sure why the loons do the foot waggle. Thoughts about temperature regulation, etc., but I think they just enjoy doing it!

D500 600VR f/7.1 1/1000s, ISO 500 . Taken from my little boat, Loonie Too!

Post: Leveled slightly, so had to add canvas front and rear. Cleaned up a few spots in the water, cleaned second catch light in adults eye.

This will be my last loon image for a while.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Daniel Cadieux]

The chick peeking over the back puts this over-the-top! Great IQ, good low angle.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Idyllic I reckon just about as good as it gets. Colours tone composition and details just about spot on. :cheers:

[Bill Dix]

Another great Loonie shot, with what's becoming your signature green water and blue ripple. Chick peeking over brings it up a notch. I've also wondered about the foot waggle; figured it was akin to a wing stretch.

[John Mack]

Still killing it with the loons i see. Never knew about the foot waggle pretty neat.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

I love the image.

Great Head Angle and the chick watching from the back. Nice Green Background.


Thanks for sharing

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, excellent low perspective, and the chick has a better HA than Mom. :S3: Your usual exposure nailed, and sharpness spot on too. I like the calmness of the water, and the extended foot takes this up a few notches.

[annmpacheco]

Hi Randy, so well done, IQ, pov, and the foot kick, with the little one on top! the colors are wonderful, sheen on the back feathers, and that velvety black/green head. I like the hint of turquoise in the reflection. I would like to see a bit more canvas on the foot side... terrific

[David Salem]

Just looked at all the images you have posted recently and I must say they are your best ever IMO. You have got these guys down pat!! Colors, details, action and exposure are all spot on. Very well done, again!

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone for your generous comments. Much appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Tim Foltz]

Randy, another very nice loon image, I envy the breeding plumage, we never see that here in So. CA.

-Tim