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    Gary "Jake" Jacobson
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    Default Common Loonacy!

    I thought for my first post I would submit a loon shot from my first loon photo opportunity. This image was captured while I was out fishing. Lucky for me the fish weren't biting, but I noticed that the light was wonderful. I also noticed that there was a pair of loons across the bay. So I set down the fishing pole, grabbed the Canon 10D with 100-400mm IS zoom lens and fired up the motor. I got within about 100 feet and killed the motor and turned on the electric trolling motor. This allowed for a slow, steady, quiet approach. I was able to get within 15 feet or so for some of the images.

    Thanks,
    Jake


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    Fabs Forns
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    Hi Jake,

    From the thumbnail I was going to bust you :)
    When I opened the image, though, I saw exactly what you were trying to achieve and really like this image. The white in the chest is a bit hot, easy to fix.
    Only wish for a bit more room in front of the OOF bird, but minor. I'll take as is :)

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    Alfred Forns
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    Way to go jake !!!! Sure came up with an opportunity and made the best !!! Love the low angle and beautiful water The chick riding on the back gives a special feeling and was topped by having a second one superimposed !!!! I like this image very much !!!!

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    Mike Cameron
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    This is a beautiful family portrait! The bg is beautiful, and I like how the second adult echos the position of the first. I would like to see a little more room in front of the birds, but that is a minor point. Its always good to keep the camera close!

    Regards,
    Mike

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    A very nice family portrait. Just tone down the whites a touch ;)

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    Gary "Jake" Jacobson
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    Thanks Fab, Al and Mike! It was kind of funny that my sister requested earlier in the day to get a photo of a loon with a chick on the back. I said back to her...yeah right! I guess I was blessed by the light and the opportunity. Unfortunately, the 10 blows out a lot of highlights and loons are a tough subject to learn on with the bright white chest and deep black in the feathers. I'm hoping the new 40D will perform better this summer. I am always trying to learn and adjust, but it was tough enough trying to steer with the trolling motor, hand hold the 100-400mm IS lens while trying to respect the birds without making them nervous. Thanks for the insight! It is very much appreciated.

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    Fabs Forns
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    Hey Jake,

    Check this thread, I explain how to fix your maladies :)

    http://birdphotographers.net/forums/...read.php?t=701

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    David Hemmings
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    Beautiful family scene here, great colors:cool:

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    Alfred Forns
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    Jake, You don't have a wrist remote for your trolling motor :D:D:)

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    Gary "Jake" Jacobson
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    Al - I am holding out for a psychic controller for my trolling motor.

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    Jody Melanson
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    I agree with Fabs and welcome to BPN!

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    Hi Jake . Fab has covered it all but I would like to say that to capture a loon with a little hitchhiker on the back is a long time dream and I would be thrilled to have an image like this, Very nice indeed !!!

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