Loon Display

© Ellen Hodges

Loon Display

Uploaded: March 30, 2008

Description

This common loon was letting the other loons know who was boss and was also courting!

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Bill Brelsford level-classic March 30, 2008

VERY NICE ACTION SHOT ELLEN #889183

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 30, 2008

Beautiful action capture! #5717584

Carol Sawyer March 30, 2008

Outstanding action capture and timing, Ellen! #5717650

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe March 30, 2008

There is nothing common about your magnificent portrait of this most handsome loon! Awesome action capture, my friend!

ccc #5717702

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 30, 2008

Wonderful tones, detail, timing, & clarity captured here!!! Fantastic job on this,Ellen!!! #5717848

Michael Umbreit March 30, 2008

Ellen - Great shot! Loons are so much fun but I have yet to see one in my neighborhood. Thanks for sending me the information about birding in Illinois! - Mike #5717988

Ellen Hodges March 30, 2008

Thanks so much for the kind comments!! Was thrilled the loons are around my area! #5718232

John Connolly March 30, 2008

A beautiful bird, well captured and presented, Ellen! #5719376

James N. Carpenter March 30, 2008

Great stop action. Super exposure. Nice detail and clarity. Great job. James #5719625

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 30, 2008

Striking pose, Ellen!!!!! Perfect timing with awesome details and colors!!!!! ♫ k #5719915

Ellen Hodges March 30, 2008

Thanks a bunch for the kind comments!! So much appreciated! #5720147

Kathleen Rinker March 30, 2008

Great capture of this Loon Ellen!! #5720188

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 30, 2008

My moms favorite duck, fantastic timing and capture Ellen! #5720556

Ellen Hodges March 30, 2008

Thanks a bunch for commenting. Have a great day! #5720838

Sam Britt March 31, 2008

Excellent shot, Ellen. #5725515

Ellen Hodges March 31, 2008

Thanks, Sam for the kind comments!! #5725828

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 01, 2008

Terrific timing and wonderful capture, Ellen. Colors, details and lighting are just excellent. #5727697

Ellen Hodges April 01, 2008

Thanks, Kirsten!! #5731129

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