Summertime friend

[Randy Stout]

I was dreaming of warm weather and getting out with the loons again, and thought I would share this one.
Last summer, northern Michigan.

D700 500mm f/4 @6.3 1/800s ISO 640 EV -.7
Pedestal mounted in my boat, the Loonatic

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PS CS4, sharp, curves

Advice always appreciated

[Jim Fenton]

Really enjoy the water colors Randy and the waters drops :)

There are a couple of OOF highlights to the left of the birds head and to the right of the bill.

Looks like it could be just a smidge sharper on my monitor?

[Danny J Brown]

What a beautiful shot Randy. I love the way it looks partially submerged and the colors on the loon, and the water, are wonderful. Great catch of its mysterious eye as well.

[Joe Senzatimore]

TFS this magnificent capture of such a beautiful subject. The Pano crops works well for this.

[Ted Willcox]

Great image, I like the low angle perspective. Neat water drops off the bill.
Ted

[Michael Zajac]

Nice sharp image. The head turn is good. I like the water color.

[Stu Bowie]

Randy, good sharp detail on the head, and I like the exposure too. The droplets are an added bonus, both on the head, and falling from the beak. I would maybe remove the three white spots on the water infront of his bill.

[Doug Brown]

Beautiful exposure and details. Nice low angle. And lovely green water. I would remove the bright areas in the water described above.