Common Loon feeding Chick

[Michael Thompson]

I got lucky this summer while out boating with friends on a lake in central MN when a pair of Loons were so busy feeding their chicks that they didn't care about the boat drifting near them at all, I got 100s of pics, this one is my favorite. Canon 7Dll, with the 100-400ll at 400mm and f/8, 500iso, 1/1000 developed in light room.

[Bill Dix]

I can certainly see why this is a favorite. Wonderful, intimate capture, with great light on the parent's face. The partial nictitating membrane is unfortunate but no serious detriment to a fine image.

[Michael Thompson]

I can certainly see why this is a favorite. Wonderful, intimate capture, with great light on the parent's face. The partial nictitating membrane is unfortunate but no serious detriment to a fine image.

LOL, that is not a nictitating membrane, it is a reflection of the trees on the lake shore thanks for the compliments!

[Alex Becker]

Great image -- I love the detail and how 'gentle' things appear. A shot I would love to have

[John Whaley]

Wonderful image. I love the calm interaction between the mother and chick. High IQ and sharp focus. The water drops really add to the capture.

[David Salem]

Very nice image of this intimate feeding interaction. Great details and I really like the water beads on the parent. Well done

[Satish Ranadive]

Wonderful interaction between chick and mother. Excellent image. Superb lights and great composition. Love it.

Regards,
Satish.

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[Marina Scarr]

Well done on this difficult behavior capture. Love the details of the water droplets and the tiny food particle. It might be an even stronger image with a tad more room on top unless of course there was an obstruction which is why you chose this crop.