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Posted by Chris Kayler on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:51 pm

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Just a standard loon shot. I got this up in the Adirondacks when with Chris Dodds. It was raining and the light was horrible, but I kind of like the look that it gives to this image (though I wish the rain was visible).

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by John Pennoyer on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:58 pm
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Nice shot of the Loon, the exposure is right on, I shoot a lot of Loons and it is at times very difficult to get the red eye unless the sun hits it, for a overcast rainy day, the eye is great!!
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by mrhughj on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:59 pm
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A peaceful, serene image, Chris. The coloration of the water sets off the loon very well!

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by Michael Dossett on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:07 pm
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This is a beautiful loon, Chris. I have to say it might be one of my favorites of yours. The green water is perfect. This one just sings. nice job! :)
 

by Paul Skoczylas on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:13 pm
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Beautiful!

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by Chris Kayler on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:14 pm
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Paul, even from a kayak? If so, I must just be spoiled with the tamer Adirondack loons!
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by Bruce Sherman on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:55 pm
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Wonderful shot, Chris. I too like the look the overcast conditions gave to this one.
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by Kim Steininger on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:03 pm
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The beautiful green water is very complimentary to the loon! Very nice image Chris! :)
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:22 pm
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Very nice shot. Love that green water.
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by dhkaiser on Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:31 pm
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Too cool Chris. You not only got the difficult red eye, but the iris as well! Great BG as well!
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by Christopher Dodds on Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:37 pm
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Another killer image, Kayler! Was a fun trip with the exception of breakfast at McDonalds too many times :roll: Funny how I have a sequence of two frames, one with rain drops and the other without - the flash fired at 1/16th power manual on the one with raindrops, but didn't recycle in time for the second without.
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Nice detail and wonderful BG colors, Chris.
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Chris -

Nice shot. The light worked in your favor with this subject. The exposure is right on and the detail in darks and lights look excellent.
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A terrific shot and well exposed, Chris!
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Such a lovely image.

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by Jim Urbach on Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:49 pm
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Really well done. The colors are perfect.

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by Kelly on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:02 pm
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Beautiful! The rippled reflection on the green is great.
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by Steve Metildi on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:36 pm
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Sweet shot Chris! Doesn't look standard to me, especially to a guy who's never seen one in breeding plumage.

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by Heather Forcier on Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:10 pm
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Easier to expose these guys in overcast, although you don't get the hues out of the dark plumage as well.

The water looks really nice, love the green. If you're into cloning, you might want to take a pass at the fuzz stuck at the top of the bill.
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