This adult loon was captured in June well after 9pm as the last rays of the sun filtered over the far shoreline. I liked the look back pose, and of course the dramatic colors.
D500. 600VR. f/4 ISO 320 1/800s.
Post: LR and PS. Did warm up the color temp a bit, and did the slightest increase in color of the eye to give it just a hint of color. You have to really look to see it.
Love this image you've captured at such a nice low point of view, Randy. Beautiful look back as well, and great work on the eye. Just a wonderful summer evening image on the lake. Can hear the loons calling.
Randy, what a beautiful frame. The warm slot of the water line passing through the black strips and those gorgeous wave shimmers in the FG...
Also, to retain detail in the bird in a backlit image I know is not easy and you did it. The eye and the neck pattern, just stellar!
Super subjective, but might be tempted to evict the mosquitos. I know it's relevant to the area (i.e. the Midwest and skeeters and a perfect pair) but this is so smooth and serene that they seem like an afterthought.