Loonscape - Common loon wing flap on foggy morning

[Randy Stout]

This fellow was imaged last month in northern Michigan. There was light fog still on the water, the sun had come up just enough to catch the bird and some of the trees on the far shore.

I have a lot of standard loon shots, and am always looking for a different interpretation.

D4 600Vr f/4.5 1/3200s ISO 800 Pedestal mounted in the bottom of my little boat "Loonie Too"

Post: Cleaned up some specular highlights in background, sharpened bird.

In a perfect world, wish I had a been a few feet more to the left to provide slightly more separation from the bird and closest tree, but he was moving before the flap, I was moving my boat, so not easy sometimes to fine tune the comp.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[dankearl]

Print it as large as you can!
Stunning, Randy, maybe my favorite Loon you have ever posted.

[gail bisson]

This is really good.
I love the 3 trees in the BG against that great dark blue BG.Really like the layers in the BG as well.
Love the placement of the loon in the frame as well.
The head shake and droplets really add to the image.
I find myself wishing that the wings were more symmetrical ( minor minor nit).This would look awesome as a big print.
Well done and congrats on a stunning shot,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Great looking image, showing the beautiful back pattern.
I like the horizontal line on the water and also like the OOF trees in the background, Randy.

[Marina Scarr]

This is quite a unique and powerful image, Randy. The light was really your friend here. Amazing that you can even see the green neck band. Love the water droplets, the BG trees. Wish it were mine!

[Daniel Cadieux]

This is working really Randy. I would not mind the trees and shoreline a tad darker but you definitely rendered the mood beautifully here. Super nice, and yes, different!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, setting and loose composition. I find the faint white line at the bottom left of the frame catches my eye. Still a beauty as presented!

[David Salem]

Great unique capture. Has a beautiful mood to it and I like the trees in the BG. Very nice.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, excellent detail on the Loon, and I like the flying droplets from the head shake. Shooting from your boat really creates a cool low perspective, and great that we can make out the shape of the trees in the distant BG. At first, I thought a central placement would work better, but looking at this time and time again, you have actually nailed this. A fine image Randy.

[Mike Milicia]

My first thought was "what a unique and stunning capture"! The light and the OOF but recognizable trees really put it over the top for me.

My second thought was covered in your "perfect world" comment. But still pretty perfect and very special as is!

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent shot Randy.
I love the different perspective.
Terrific comp and love the mood.
Very well done.

[Randy Stout]

Thanks everyone, your comments are much appreciated.

It is always fun to capture something a bit different!

Cheers

Randy

[Satish Ranadive]

Randy Sir,
This is wonderful image,something different with wonderful color scheme.Love the colors,details,nice low angle and composition.

Regards,
Satish.