Loon caboose

[Randy Stout]

When the loon chicks are too big to ride on the parents backs anymore ( 10-14 days old), they still like the protection and warmth of the parent, and will stick their head under the adults feathers. The parents are very tolerant of this.

D810. 600VR f/7.1 1/1250s ISO 400

Cleaned up a couple of water spots, toned down the catchlight reflection in the water (it was long and drawn out because of the shooting angle)

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[John Mack]

Great low angle. Love the green water. Learned something new about the loons.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Beautiful Image. I hope to photograph some time on the future.

I like the low point of view ,Clean back ground and the exposure on the whites.

[Isaac Grant]

Very cool behavior you captured here. Nice and sharp as well. I do wish we could see the chicks head but then of course that would not be the same type of behavioral image!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, you could also call this swimming in tandem. Gotta love the water's reflection on the parents head. Your normal exposure and sharpness techs spot on as always.

[Bill Dix]

Interesting behavior; great light and color, and low POV. Thanks for sharing it.

[David N Smith]

Excellent shot Randy. I really like your Loon shots and am going to have to make a trip north of the border and see if I can get some loons.

[annmpacheco]

Thanks Randy, silly looking chick, but really smart, just after some warmth. This is lovely.

[William Dickson]

Beautiful and so moody.... Looking good Randy. Great POV. Colours are great. Nice one

Will

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Appreciated.

Cheers

Randy