Dual "riders"

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06-03-2008, 08:37 AM
Mike Lentz

Dual "riders"

It's that time of year again where I'm spending time on the lake working on Loon images. The hatch is about one to two weeks late this year due to the wierd spring we have had here in Minnesota. The lake I was on had approx twenty nesting pairs of Loons and I only saw one with babies (2). Here is an image from this past weekend, unfortunately we didn't find these guys until the good sun had come and gone.

http://www.pbase.com/mike_lentz/image/97906155.jpg

Nikon D300 _ Nikkor 300mm F/2.8 w/1.4x TC
ISO 400 ~ F/11 ~ 1/400 sec ~ - 1/3 EV
06-03-2008, 09:08 AM
Judy Lynn Malloch

This is one of my all time favorite kinds of images. Love the warmth an image like this portrays with mother and not only one baby but twol Beautifully composed with a lovely head turn and very nice exposure. Congratulations on a great capture Mike.
06-03-2008, 09:20 AM
Joe Senzatimore

Do I wish It was in my files. Love these birds and this image. Tells a wonderful story.
06-03-2008, 09:27 AM
Alfred Forns

Just perfect Mike and not one but two !!!! All you needed was having the front little guy looking back also but he was probably in charge of navigation.... someone has to do it !!!! Sweet !!!!!
06-03-2008, 10:43 AM
Mike Lentz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfred Forns

Just perfect Mike and not one but two !!!! All you needed was having the front little guy looking back also but he was probably in charge of navigation.... someone has to do it !!!! Sweet !!!!!

You could have been with on this trip mister!! :D You and Fabs will have to think hard about it again next year... its a blast and I guarantee great looks. :)

Thanks for the kind words.
06-03-2008, 12:02 PM
LouBuonomo

Awww.. One day I'll get there too..

great shot

Lou
06-03-2008, 07:32 PM
Freddy Franzella

Beautifully captured Mike! what a great moment you captured!well done!
06-03-2008, 09:01 PM
Brian Wong

Hi Mike!

This is way too cute, I love it! You did a good job with the dark colors. I see a tiny dot behind the first chick's head. I really like the story!
06-10-2008, 09:15 AM
Mike Lentz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Wong

Hi Mike!

This is way too cute, I love it! You did a good job with the dark colors. I see a tiny dot behind the first chick's head. I really like the story!

Thanks. The dot is a gnat, they tend to "bug" these birds. :D