Common loons frolicking on a northern MN lake after sunset

[Michael Thompson]

It was getting dark out in my little boat, and the loons were out diving and fishing. it was really too dark for pics i thought, but gave it a try and thought this one turned out pretty good. Canon 7dll, 100-4000ll at 182 mm f5, 1/80th sec, 1000 iso from my sea eagle boat, hand held.

[Mike Hitchen]

I nice, atmospheric shot, Michael.
It is a shame the loons' heads abut into the line of darker water behind them but I guess you grab what you can get with these critters.
I think it could do with a bit of counterclockwise rotation.

[John Mack]

The loons look soft here and i agree about the rotation.

[Randy Stout]

Michael:
Like the feel of this very much. Lovely lake. Strong sense of depth. Agree about the CCW rotation.

All we need is the sound track!

Cheers

Randy

[Michael Thompson]

Michael:
Like the feel of this very much. Lovely lake. Strong sense of depth. Agree about the CCW rotation.

All we need is the sound track!

Cheers

Randy

Ahhhhh yes, the sound track was gloriously wonderful Randy!!

[Isaac Grant]

Pretty scene. I am starting to like and try and shoot these types of scenes more often. This works well for me. Nice soft light and a beautiful color palette. Wish I was there with you...

[Michael Thompson]

I did the CCR and also added a bit of haze so the loons heads dont blend into the background as much

[Mike Hitchen]

Nice....