Twilight loon and chick

[Randy Stout]

This pair was captured several years ago on a northern Michigan lake. Almost 8:30 pm, with trees rimming the lake, and light coming from the right. I was just about done for the day when this scene unfolded. I was using flash to try and balance out the patchy illumination through the trees.

D700 600VR with TC14, f/6.3 1/500s ISO 1000. SB900 with Better Beamer. Pedestal mounted in my little boat, Loonie Too.

Post: Slight rotation, noise reduction on bg, selective sharpening on birds, cleaned a few spots in the water.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Randy, your usual great eye level perspective from your boat. Good use of subtle flash, which together with the available light has brought out the sheen on the Loons head so well. Love the show of the foot of junior, and the fuzzy plumage. Your water BG's at this location always round off your Loon images nicely.

[annmpacheco]

lots to like about this pair . I like the small bow wake, the slight head turn and the chick's foot. nice flash work and a terrific image.

[John Robinson]

Grand shot Randy and the water colour superb. I even like the reflection !!
Good stuff
Cheers
John

[Karl Egressy]

Wonderful image Randy, excellent use of flash. The little one riding on the back of the parent is super cute.

[Diane Miller]

Gorgeous subjects and light -- great capture! The chick is SOOOO cute!!

[shane shacaluga]

Stunning! Your loon images keep getting better

Perfect pose, amazing colours and IQ, the chick just tops it all off!

TFS

[dankearl]

Lovely low angle and nice light.
These never get old when done well...

[christopher galeski]

Magic image Randy,its all been said,love everything about it,well done.

[Joseph Przybyla]

A very tender image, love everything about it. Thank you for sharing, Randy.

[Bill Dix]

Another beauty. You always manage to capture a lovely velvety tone on the loons' heads. And such beautiful bg. And the low Loonie POV. Always eager to see more of these.