After many days and hours watching the moment when this loonie could take off, i finally got my reward and here is the picture. I hope you will like it as much as i am. Please tell me what you think. Comments are very welcome.
Canon EOS 7D
300MM
1/800 SEC
f/4
ISO 1000
EXP. BIAS -2/3
That fixed it! The still water, nice reflection, colors and action all good. The backlighting makes for a dramatic image.
A bit tight for my tastes. Do you have any more room in the original image?
Yes, angling away, but as someone with a little experience with loons, it isn't an easy shot to get.