Common Loon by mrestey
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Well, vacation is over. : ( But all good things must come to an end they say.
Though the weather was not the best we were warm and dry in our 5th wheel anyway.
We did have a couple of nice days out of the 14.
The above loon picture was taken on the evening of our last night. He swam right past our camp site as though posing for me no more than 20 feet away!
This is the best shot of the 6 or 7 I took quickly - he didn't slow down as he sailed by, lol.
I don't ever see anything from Roy (Raddar) anymore here at Rendo but he used to refer to our camping pictures as being like Disney Land because the little wild critters are so friendly, lol.
I will be uploading some shots of just how friendly they can get when food is involved, LOL!
Thanks for stopping in and any comment you might be so inclined to leave.
If you would like to know more about the Common Loon please go here: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/common-loon/
Sorry, I don't know how to embed a hyperlink yet.
Comments (18)
Meisiekind
What a beautiful image! The clarity is spectacular and I like the perfect reflection. Also, the fact that you have added the wake makes this extra special. Well done.
Wales
Well done! Nice image.
mikeerson
Loon? what the hell is a Loon? lol it doesn't sound good, it sounds like goon - lol great shot anyway. You sound like you had a better vaction then the last email I looked at - lol... I guy went camping in Alaska and a Polar Bear broke into his tent... he mauled the hell out of the guy and bit throu his ankle, but the guy was able to get his gun and kill it - his back looked all scratched up and bloody, but nothing like his ankle.
1010
The water looks like glass, a perfect shot Mike.
clbsmiley
Absolutely gorgeous!!
eekdog
cool duck Mike, wonderful pic.
adrie
Very beautiful photoshot my friend.
Umbetro38
wonderful details in zoom my friend - looks excellent and i love the nature and animals
bazza
Wow great capture there Mike looks like it was swimming on a mill pond there the water is so still.. Great reflection also.. Glad to see your back and hope your time away was pleasant and relaxing.. Super link on info about this bird, didn't know about them and that they grow up to 3 foot that's a big bird.. Thanks for sharing this :-) and have a great new week my friend!!!
Alyah
These are absolutely awesome looking birds, Mike. There are several types throughout the world. In parts of China they use them for fishing. They train the bird to dive great depths, hunt for and bring the fish to the surface. But not before tying small rope around his neck so the loon don't get cute and swallow the fish lol. This is a beautiful picture, buddy. What an awesome shot, the water is like a mirror and in fact the bird's "Gothic" appearance certainly does the trick. Eagerly wait for more of your trip. Cheers and thanks for sharing.
Faemike55
Very cool and beautiful capture as for Roy, he's over at WarCraft Videos the last I heard
ArtistKimberly
Wonderful work,
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful image and reflection!
RodS
This is incredible, Mike! The water is so still except for the loon's wake - it's like he's swimming on a mirror! A great shot, Buddy! More, more! Yeah, I miss Roy and his work (and his humor). I think he's doing mostly animation stuff now.. I'll sitemail you later tonight on how to embed a hyperlink... If you don't get a sitemail tonight, just poke me in the head and remind me! :-D
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!!!!!
wizardofnoz
Wow! This is indeed grand!
mgtcs
OMG....this is a magnificent image my friend, fabulous capture, impressive work, congratulations!
IcesTigerSide
Fabulous shot. You were correct, indeed, that the one I took this summer is similar to your own. Love the angle he posed at for you!