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    Default Red throated loon close up

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    I was photographing gannets on the LI Sound. They were quite far out so I was set up at 1000mm. This red throated loon popped up right in front of me, too close to fit in the frame so I quickly composed and got three images before he dove again. This was the first chance I had to photograph this species.

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    Canon 500 f4 + 2x tc + tripod, Canon mk4

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    Beautiful close-up, Grace. I like the comp and detail. Exposure looks good to me; neck is bright white but still shows some detail.

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    Hi Grace, I like the BG and the droplets of water on the head and back.
    Shame it was so close and you couldn't fit in the rest of the bird. But sometimes we have to take what we are given and fire away!

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    Grace, what I like the most is the water texture...beautiful shot with terrific details.

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    Very nice, Grace. Good detail, exp., like the smooth water, and beads on head & feathers.
    Way to take advantage of a sudden opportunity.

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    Love the wter droplets on the head, nice job Grace. Wonder how it would look if you cropped body out completely.
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    Lovely exp and like that red eye...Water looks nice and smooth...TFS Grace

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