Loon Sunrise

[Randy Stout]

This common loon was sailing into the sunrise, as if greeting the new day.  A wonderful time to be out on the lake with them.  I always try to be on the lake well before sunrise, so I can find them and be ready for the early light.

D4  f/4.5  1/1250s  ISO 1000

Taken from my little boat,  LoonieToo.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Mongo]

love the detail of the head, transition of strong to weaker light across the image. Also, the water surface has that visible silky, smooth, calm effect (almost like a long exposure of water even though this is not a long exposure). Lastly, some make like or dislike the blurred reflection. Mongo thinks it is a plus in this case and in tune with the water surface character.

Still wish we had these creatures over here !

[armando_m]

Very nice when seen large

Gorgeous detail on the head of the loon

and the color gradients in the water are very pleasant

[Woodley Willie]

Agree with the above comments, and would add the feeling of silent movement with the little wave at the 'bow' and the wake at the stern...Nice! 

[Kim Pilegaard]

Great picture with nice soft light on the eye!