Loon Flapping

[susanschermer]

One of a pair of loons nesting on a lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula: So close I used the 70-200 with a tc1.4. Exp comp -2/3 stop, I liked the pattern on the back and didn't think facing away from the camera would pose a problem.
I cropped from the bottom as there was a lot of white reflection in the water.

[Wally Nussbaumer]

Very nice, good action. I wish it had it's head a bit more to the left.

[Dan Brown]

Very nice back detail Susan! I like it as is, But, I am sure that the "head turn police" will be after you. Just imagine what a fantastic shot this would be if - he was looking back at you!!

[Arthur Morris]

Yes, nice detail on the back but another arrest for the HAP. In addition, the near-wing position is perfect but the far wing does not match it...

[Diane Chenault]

Showing off the pattern on the back is nice, but the bird doesn't seem straight in the image, or maybe it's just the wings not being balanced. A little head turn so we could see the profile of the head would have been nice. You have to train your subjects better. :o)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the stretched wings and pose. Adding to the other comments, it needs a bit CW rotation and I would apply some NR on the BG.

[susanschermer]

Thou speakest in acronyms, Maestro. Please explain HAP. Re: head turn: why would a duck flapping wings turn his head into a bunch of feathers when he can avoid being flapped in the face?

[Arthur Morris]

:)

HAP = Head Angle Police.

See that thread in Education Resources.