This adult loon was captured on the same day as the pair I posted two days ago. Same family.
It was a magical morning. Dark, somber and one of the best loon outings ever for me.
D700 600VR 1.4 TC f/5.6 1/160s ISO 800 SB800 with beamer for fill Camera mounted on a pedestal in the bottom of my little boat, Loonie Too.
Post: Selective sharpening, crop from left, rotated.
The breast was not showing much detail. I used a new tip from Artie to help tame the whites. Nik Color Efex Pro. Used a combination of several different filters on the breast. I will let Artie give you the details when he posts on this technique, but I think this is going to be an exciting new tool for those of us who shoot birds with whites and darks, where the exposure is always a bit of a challenge.
DOF not much, wish the crawdad was a bit sharper, but I was right on the edge at these settings with this much focal length in a moving boat!
Advice and comments always appreciated.
Cheers
Randy
Last edited by Randy Stout; 11-09-2011 at 07:51 AM.
Randy, The eye is terrific. I like seeing the horizon so clearly in it. Nice details and the green water is a nice accent. I agree w/ your self critique but must have been nice to get so close.
Looks like an effective way of controlling the whites in post. I'll be honest; I can't get past the OOF crawdad, even though you've got great detail in the bird.
Randy, great angle on the head, and just love how the droplets stand out against the greens. The horizon line in the eye reminds me of the bubble in a spirit level. You seem to have your flash work sorted, as it is subtle, but effective. Shooting from your boat sure creates a great perspective.
A crunchy snack for junior - Common loon
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