A Loon creates a considerable commotion during take-off. The sunlight illuminating the loon and the flying spray against the dark background created what is one of my all-time favorite wildlife photographs.
Seldom have I witnessed Loons taking flight as they usually avoid intruders by quietly slipping under the water’s surface to reappear quite some distance away a couple of minutes later.
Seldom have I witnessed Loons taking flight as they usually avoid intruders by quietly slipping under the water’s surface to reappear quite some distance away a couple of minutes later.
You are truly amazing to capture this at night so as to share with us.. luv it!! :D
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks like a rock skipping across the water.
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Wow... congrats on this prize winning photo. How many times have I been out there fishing and have not seen a Loon take off right in front of me... this is stunning!!
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Salty: This is a wonderful photo. They do take the time to get off to the running start and I can only imagine the noise.
ReplyDeleteI like the light shinning on them.
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What an amazing capture! Words fail me.
ReplyDeleteThe sun highlighting the bird and water spray is just perfect. I can see why its one of your favorites. Such action, how exciting.
ReplyDeleteyou know salty, now that I think of it, I grew up around loons and I can't recall ever seeing one take flight.. beautiful! the light was your friend on this one!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of loons Salty.
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Fantastic Capture....
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome! Truly a great capture.
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