Few Loon Shots

[VTRich]

Was lucky to be able to get these from shore. The two shots of the adult were taken with the Z8, and 70-200mm at 200, and in DX mode. The 10 wk old chick was using the Z9 and 800mm PF. Thre is a narrow straight between two ponds, but they almost always go through underwater. Can actually look down and see them shoot through underwater like a submarine. This time the parent swam through above water just once. I had my Z8 with the 70-200mm mounted just in case that happened.

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[gdecamp]

Beautiful images of a beautiful bird!! Well done!!

 

[Ralph]

Was luck to be able to get these from shore. The two shots of the adult were taken with the Z8, and 70-200mm at 200, and in DX mode. The 10 wk old chick was using the Z9 and 800mm PF. Thre is a narrow straight between two ponds, but they almost always go through underwater. Can actually look down and see them shoot through underwater like a submarine. This time the parent swam through above water just once. I have my Z8 with the 70-200mm mounted just in case that happened.

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Excellent shots! Well done Rich,

 

[Rookie Roy]

Was lucky to be able to get these from shore. The two shots of the adult were taken with the Z8, and 70-200mm at 200, and in DX mode. The 10 wk old chick was using the Z9 and 800mm PF. Thre is a narrow straight between two ponds, but they almost always go through underwater. Can actually look down and see them shoot through underwater like a submarine. This time the parent swam through above water just once. I had my Z8 with the 70-200mm mounted just in case that happened.

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Very nice shots Rich! I really like the 3rd! (Female ? Juvenile ?)

 

[VTRich]

Beautiful images of a beautiful bird!! Well done!!

Excellent shots! Well done Rich,

Very nice shots Rich! I really like the 3rd! (Female ? Juvenile ?)

Thanks! The 3rd photo is a 10 week old chick (one of two). Not sure how to tell male/female adults apart. They look the same to me.

 

[NorthernFocus]

These are really excellent, Rich. Well done.

 

[Louis champan]

Very well done Rich!

 

[ChrisSinSeattle]

Rich, very nice capture

Chris S.

 

[VTRich]

These are really excellent, Rich. Well done.

Very well done Rich!

Rich, very nice capture

Chris S.

Thank you!

 

[ssheipel]

Gorgeous. Nicely shot!