This adult common loon was goofing around on landing, dragging its wings as it came to a stop. Pretty unusual, and I though it made for a rather dramatic splash, aided by the back lighting. You can see the tannins in some of the water, esp. just in front of the bird.
D500 500 PF f/7.1 !/1600 f/7.1
Taken from my boat
PS: Slight crop, cleaned up a few random spots in the water.
Advice and comments always appreciated.
Cheers
Randy
Last edited by Randy Stout; 09-02-2021 at 06:37 AM.
Wow, what a bow wave! Love the pano crop. I find myself wishing that the head and neck were a bit lighter. All in all, spectacular.
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I love this, Randy!! Superb water action with lots to take in and study, and the backlighting works really well. I'd be tempted to darken the paler strip along the top edge, but all-in-all this is quite a memorable frame.
This is the best splash I have ever seen in a bird frame. Now that is a wave technically I guess. Good thinking on the back lighting. Really gives it some depth and demension.
One serious splash
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