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    This common loon was imaged in Northern Michigan last month. I thought the drip was rather fun, and if you look close you can see a reflection in it. The pair of loons on this lake abandoned their nest and eggs early on. The black flies were very bad, and probably contributed to their action. We waited for them to re nest as others in the area did, but no luck.

    D500. 600VR f/6.3. 1/1600s. ISO 900. Shot from the bottom of my little boat.

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    Hey Randy, beautiful bird and image. Love the drip, nice capture. Techs spot on as always. It looks like the bird is submarining/sinking. Thank you for sharing.
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    A real beauty Randy! I like the sharpness, details and the trailing water off the bill leads you to that miniature world like water drop.

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    The color in the water is nice. The beads on the head are pretty neat. Of course that big drip makes this one stand out. Low angle is right on.

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    Just beautiful Randy!

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    Thanks guys. Appreciate your input.

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    Very nice frame. Nice catchlight and early morning light
    I like the drops on the head and the single drop falling.
    I am not crazy about the dripping line of water- I find it a bit distracting. All a matter of personal taste really.
    Great POV and it looks like he was just coming up from a dive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gail bisson View Post
    Very nice frame. Nice catchlight and early morning light
    I like the drops on the head and the single drop falling.
    I am not crazy about the dripping line of water- I find it a bit distracting. All a matter of personal taste really.
    Great POV and it looks like he was just coming up from a dive.
    Gail
    Gail: One of the reasons I like the dribble is that if you look at it closely , you can see a series of drops forming, each a bit bigger as they get ready to separate from the stream. Something different I thought. Thanks for your input.
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    Hi Randy. congratulations! Very good

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