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p.1 #1Two Loon Species
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I was fortunate this summer to be able to photograph two species of Loons. One was my usual work with common loons in the Adirondack mountains of upstate NY. But I was also able to photograph Red-throated loons in breeding plumage on nesting habitat as well. Special experience.
I'll split into two posts. Common Loons (Gavia immer) here and Red-throated in the next.
Comments and critiques welcome.
Bruce
1. Common Loon and Chick in the morning fog.
Canon EOS R5 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/5.0 1/1250s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
2. The Good Life
Canon EOS R3 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/800s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
3. Common Loon Chick feeding
Canon EOS R3 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/2000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
4. Common Loon Breakfast in Bed
Canon EOS R5 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/5.0 1/1250s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
5. Common Loon Chicks peeking from underwing
Canon EOS R3 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/5.6 1/640s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
6. Yawning Common Loon Chick
Canon EOS R3 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/5.6 1/640s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
7. Big fish for little bird
Canon EOS R5 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/1000s 800 ISO 0.0 EV
8. Peaceful Common Loon Morning
Canon EOS R5 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/5.0 1/800s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
9. Sibling Common Loons
Canon EOS R3 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 363mm f/6.3 1/1250s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
10. Common Loon in foggy sunrise
Canon EOS R5 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 428mm f/6.3 1/2000s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV
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Sep 02, 2023 at 06:18 AM
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These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric
Eric
Sep 02, 2023 at 06:23 AM
p.1 #3Two Loon Species
And a set of Red-throated Loons (Gavia stellata)
11. Red-throated Loon
12. Red-throated Loon landing
13. Red-throated Loon with Chick
14. Red-throated Loon chick
15. Red-throated Loon with chick
16. Red-throated Loon chick begging
17. Red-throated Loon flapping
18. Red-throated Loon landing
19. Red-throated Loon landing
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11. Red-throated Loon
Canon EOS R5 RF600mm F4 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens 840mm f/5.6 1/1600s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
12. Red-throated Loon landing
Canon EOS R3 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/4.0 1/4000s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
13. Red-throated Loon with Chick
Canon EOS R3 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/8.0 1/1600s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
14. Red-throated Loon chick
Canon EOS R5 RF600mm F4 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens 840mm f/5.6 1/1250s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
15. Red-throated Loon with chick
Canon EOS R5 RF600mm F4 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens 840mm f/5.6 1/1000s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
16. Red-throated Loon chick begging
Canon EOS R3 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/8.0 1/1600s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
17. Red-throated Loon flapping
Canon EOS R5 RF600mm F4 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens 840mm f/5.6 1/2500s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
18. Red-throated Loon landing
Canon EOS R5 RF600mm F4 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x lens 840mm f/5.6 1/1600s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
19. Red-throated Loon landing
Canon EOS R3 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/4.0 1/3200s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
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Sep 02, 2023 at 06:24 AM
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Erictator wrote:
These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric
Thank you very much Eric. You commented before I got the Red-throated photos posted in the thread. Hope you get to see them.
Bruce
These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric
Thank you very much Eric. You commented before I got the Red-throated photos posted in the thread. Hope you get to see them.
Bruce
Sep 02, 2023 at 06:27 AM
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Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric
Eric
Sep 02, 2023 at 06:33 AM
p.1 #6Two Loon Species
A delight to view Bruce. I love all the interaction
Morris
Morris
Sep 02, 2023 at 07:12 AM
p.1 #7Two Loon Species
This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.
bruce
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.
bruce
Sep 02, 2023 at 07:33 AM
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Erictator wrote:
Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric
Yes, it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences in behavior.
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morris wrote:
A delight to view Bruce. I love all the interaction
Morris
I love to watch all the interactions too! Often, I find myself ignoring the camera just to watch. Appreciate the commment. BTW, I was able to spend an evening/AM on your Nickerson Beach this summer too - always enjoy seeing your work from there.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.
bruce
I appreciate your kind words. I photographed the Red-throateds in Iceland.
Bruce (too)
Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric
Yes, it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences in behavior.
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morris wrote:
A delight to view Bruce. I love all the interaction
Morris
I love to watch all the interactions too! Often, I find myself ignoring the camera just to watch. Appreciate the commment. BTW, I was able to spend an evening/AM on your Nickerson Beach this summer too - always enjoy seeing your work from there.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.
bruce
I appreciate your kind words. I photographed the Red-throateds in Iceland.
Bruce (too)
Sep 02, 2023 at 09:38 AM
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Bruce,
Both sequences are magnificent, well done
Chris S.
Both sequences are magnificent, well done
Chris S.
Sep 02, 2023 at 11:16 AM
p.1 #12Two Loon Species
These are wonderful. Never seen loons like the second set. Pretty!
Sep 02, 2023 at 12:19 PM
p.1 #14Two Loon Species
simply marvelous. How did you get such low angles at close proximity. I know it is extremely difficult to get close to the red throated loons.
Sep 02, 2023 at 05:08 PM
p.1 #15Two Loon Species
Great set of images. I was also going to ask what position you were in to take them.
Sep 02, 2023 at 05:56 PM
p.1 #16Two Loon Species
Beautiful images, especially the common loons. Your love for them shows in these images!
Bob
Bob
Sep 02, 2023 at 07:01 PM
p.1 #17Two Loon Species
Beautiful post, Bruce.
You had great subjects and elements to work with. I like your compositions and use / management of light in all of these.
TFS
Kim
You had great subjects and elements to work with. I like your compositions and use / management of light in all of these.
TFS
Kim
Sep 03, 2023 at 02:09 AM
p.1 #18Two Loon Species
Beautiful shots ! I hope someday to get images like yours ! On my bucket list for sure.
John
John
Sep 03, 2023 at 03:35 AM
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psharvic wrote:
Excellent work on these,Bruce.
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louie champan wrote:
Top notch work, what an excellent set of images!!
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csinseattle wrote:
Bruce,
Both sequences are magnificent, well done
Chris S.
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Tyr-Sog wrote:
These are wonderful. Never seen loons like the second set. Pretty!
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gcooke0522 wrote:
What beautiful quality images. Vey nice work.
Gord
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Bobg657 wrote:
Beautiful images, especially the common loons. Your love for them shows in these images!
Bob
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wonderer wrote:
Beautiful post, Bruce.
You had great subjects and elements to work with. I like your compositions and use / management of light in all of these.
TFS
Kim
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johnohio wrote:
Beautiful shots ! I hope someday to get images like yours ! On my bucket list for sure.
John
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douter wrote:
These are absolutely wonderful, Bruce!
Douglas
I very much appreciate these generous comments from all of you. Thanks for taking your time to look and comment.
Excellent work on these,Bruce.
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louie champan wrote:
Top notch work, what an excellent set of images!!
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csinseattle wrote:
Bruce,
Both sequences are magnificent, well done
Chris S.
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Tyr-Sog wrote:
These are wonderful. Never seen loons like the second set. Pretty!
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gcooke0522 wrote:
What beautiful quality images. Vey nice work.
Gord
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Bobg657 wrote:
Beautiful images, especially the common loons. Your love for them shows in these images!
Bob
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wonderer wrote:
Beautiful post, Bruce.
You had great subjects and elements to work with. I like your compositions and use / management of light in all of these.
TFS
Kim
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johnohio wrote:
Beautiful shots ! I hope someday to get images like yours ! On my bucket list for sure.
John
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douter wrote:
These are absolutely wonderful, Bruce!
Douglas
I very much appreciate these generous comments from all of you. Thanks for taking your time to look and comment.
Sep 03, 2023 at 05:37 AM