Loon Preening

[Eleanor Kee Wellman]

After receiving Artie's latest bulletin I decided to post this image from yesterday.

I have been using the D Canon bodies for all work done from my kayak since I bought my first 10D in 2003. I now have a 40D and have been using it all summer. My lens choice for handholding from my kayak has always been my 100-400. I guess I just must have a sharp copy! All my digital images of loons have been taken with this combination.

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40D, 100-400 @ 400, 1/320 @ 5.6, ISO 800, Spot Metered off green vegetation, hand held from kayak. Late day, overcast.

[Eleanor Kee Wellman]

Not sure why or how this posted at avatar size as it is 700 x 467. I'm going to try again!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Not sure why or how this posted at avatar size as it is 700 x 467. I'm going to try again!

I just fixed it, and replaced the 'ATTACH' tags with 'IMG'. I like the angle, preening pose and soft light. Maybe a bit more room on the left.

[Fabs Forns]

Hi Eleanor, great to see you posting :)

Lovely angle with lot of detail, very sharp and you got to love tha eye. Will be looking forward to more!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice pose...that is one happy looking loon! I too would like a bit more room at left, but still OK as is. I tried kayaking this summer - without any gear - and I can't imagine photographing in one of those! Couldn't believe how easily one might tip over trying to work a bird. Maybe the one I had was too narrow...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful pose and capture Eleanor. Loons are one of my all time favorites as is Bala. Used to go to Bala in the summers for vacation with a friend . Thanks for sharing this lovely capture.