Winter Loon

[Bob Malbon]

This Common Loon came up from a dive facing me which for once I was ready! 1DMk3 on 500f4 hand held, iso 400, 1/1250, f5.6, Manual exposure, AIservo. Bob

[Nate Chappell]

Very nice Bob, I like the pose with the slight turn of the head, if it were mine I think I would crop some off the bottom as it feels like a bit too much empty space there.

[Grady Weed]

I like the red eye and just the right amount of head turn here Bob. Good exposure on the chest and nice blue water.I think the crop off the bottom could go either way, like it as is. Loons in all weather or seasons are magnificent. Well done once more.

[DanWalters]

I really like the low angle. Maybe take a little off the bottom and the image looks a little soft.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle and pose. Another vote for cropping some off the bottom and more sharpening.