Common Loon Male Early Morning

[Jim Fenton]

This male had just come up from a dive as evidenced by the water droplets still visible on his head.

From Kayak.

Nikon D300s, 70-300VR f5.6, ISO 500, i/640, NearUniWB, CW Metering -1.0 EV applied.

[Gary Esman]

Very nice Jim! Like the pose, HA, background, exp. The weeds in the background puts into perspective. TFS

Gary

[denise ippolito]

Jim, I really like the water color and the way the eye stands out. The composition w/ the one grass is lovely.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Jim, a lovely image of this loon - great colors and sharpness too.

[Randy Stout]

Jim:

Very nice, pose, exposure, shooting angle. I always love the bejeweled look on the head when they surface from a dive.

I really do like the sense of habitat from the weeds. In a perfect world, perhaps the large one in front could be a bit further in front of the bird.

The bird seems to have a bit of a green cast on my monitor, which of course comes from reflection off the water. You might try removing that cast if it bothers you at all. Most noticeable on the breast of course, but even the back seems to have the subtle cast as well.

Cheers

Randy

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Terrific presentation and wonderful details. Love this a lot. :)