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    When the loon chicks are too big to ride on the parents backs anymore ( 10-14 days old), they still like the protection and warmth of the parent, and will stick their head under the adults feathers. The parents are very tolerant of this.

    D810. 600VR f/7.1 1/1250s ISO 400

    Cleaned up a couple of water spots, toned down the catchlight reflection in the water (it was long and drawn out because of the shooting angle)

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    Great low angle. Love the green water. Learned something new about the loons.

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    Beautiful Image. I hope to photograph some time on the future.

    I like the low point of view ,Clean back ground and the exposure on the whites.

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    Very cool behavior you captured here. Nice and sharp as well. I do wish we could see the chicks head but then of course that would not be the same type of behavioral image!

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    Hi Randy, you could also call this swimming in tandem. Gotta love the water's reflection on the parents head. Your normal exposure and sharpness techs spot on as always.

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    Interesting behavior; great light and color, and low POV. Thanks for sharing it.

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    Excellent shot Randy. I really like your Loon shots and am going to have to make a trip north of the border and see if I can get some loons.

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    Thanks Randy, silly looking chick, but really smart, just after some warmth. This is lovely.

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    Beautiful and so moody.... Looking good Randy. Great POV. Colours are great. Nice one

    Will

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    Thanks everyone for your comments. Appreciated.

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