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Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 22 June 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
The Commoon Loon. I'm sure everyone is familiar with it. We all hear the unmistakeable sound of the lonely call at dusk on a quiet night. We watch these birds every dy and marvel at their sleekness and ability to swimm effortlesly. They can dive to great depths and cover remarkable distances under water in a short time. Currently they are sitting on their nests. One or two chicks will hatch from each nest within the next two to three weeks. They are truly a magnificent bird.
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@Didier DE ZAN: Thank you
eva from Rouen, France
I love move of winds, lively eye, nice black head, white necklace, and I love wonderful blue water ! Lee, I love this duck ! Thank you !
22 Jun 2009 5:41am
@eva: Thank you Eva. I am glad you enjoyed viewing this shot.
@r00t: Thank you. I have viewed your work, It may be I who needs the practice.
lydia from Paris, France
........come between my wings !! Superb picture Lee ! I love all the details of the duck !
22 Jun 2009 6:23am
@lydia: Thank you Lydia.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
stunning I geel like I could reach out and touch him
22 Jun 2009 6:36am
@jamesy: Thank you Debbie. I was a little close.
Catherine Biagini from ARLES, France
on dirait qu'il dit : "prends-moi dans tes bras !"
superbe moment ! bravo pour cette capture
22 Jun 2009 7:09am
@Catherine Biagini: Thank you Catherine.
@mohkum: They are beautiful birds. I love it when they stand and flap their wings like this. Thank you for the compliment.
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Superb shot.. you have captured the moment very nicely.
22 Jun 2009 7:53am
@Sarito: Thank you Sarito.
Loner from Wörgl, Austria
What a good shot from this White-billed Diver ! I have seen this wonderful bird in Austria , but he is a rare guest ! Congratulate, Lee !
22 Jun 2009 8:03am
@Loner: Thank you for the compliment. We have a healhty population of loons here Sonja. There is a lake in the area where hundreds of them gather every fall.
@Baby Sis: Thanks Shelley. Have a great week.
@Hidalgo: Thank you Hidalgo. I think these birds are very photogenic. I love to hear their call.
@Suzanne Labbé: Thank you very much Suzanne.
Elora from Genoa, Italy
Great capture Lee, I hope you manage to get some pictures of their chicks soon! I've never seen a loon chick before!
22 Jun 2009 11:12am
@Elora: Thank you Elora. I hope I manage some shots of families and chicks also. Usually the 2nd or 3rd week of July we start seeing them. Time will tell. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
Excellent capture, Lee. I love these birds -- almost as much as eagles. They are so beautiful and their call so moving.
22 Jun 2009 11:23am
@Lesley: Thank you Lesley. I agree with you whole heartily.
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Superbly captured Lee! Great detail and crispness. An alternate title could be "Leader of the Band"! ;-))
22 Jun 2009 12:04pm
@Eric Cousineau: Thank you Eric. Yes I can see that title, or even Maestro. There could be many alternatives. I have noticed they do this when you approach too close to their territory. Especially if they are nesting close by.
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
Beautiful clarity of detail on this Lee and the blue colour is stunning. Very well done.
P.S. I'm ready for tomorrow - Silly Tuesday!
22 Jun 2009 12:48pm
@Sarah: Thank you Sarah. Every now and then I mage to luck out. See you tomorrow.
Kathe from Marquette, Michigan, United States
"Back off, Bub!" ;^)
Awesome shot, Lee.
I'm not seeing as many loons this year. I think their territory - around the lower harbor in particular - is becoming overrun by mergansers and cormorants. Prior to the last two or three years, I had never seen either a merganser or cormorant in that area. Now they're everywhere.
22 Jun 2009 1:19pm
@Kathe: Thank you Kathe. Here there is cormorants galore. And a lot of mergansers also. Fortunately the lakes have a healthy bait fish population. So far the balance is working. Let's hope it continues. I would not want to lose this species for cormorants, pelicans and mergansers.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I love loons, I love their sentimental song in the distance, I especially love this outstanding photo, you are sooo amazing!
22 Jun 2009 1:29pm
@Lorraine: Thank you very much for that compliment.
@Daniel: Thank you Daniel. Yes, they can be challenging to shoot sometimes. But, we have the technology.
@Kerri: Thank you Kerri. Timing was of the essence on this one.
@Vachel: Thank you
Christel from Köln, Germany
Good day Lee,
colorful clear admission that I find very beautiful. Also, the information in the recording is very interesting to read. Congratulations on this beautiful picture.
Greetings Christel
22 Jun 2009 1:49pm
@Christel: Thank you very much Christel. I try to include a little info on each shot I take.
MARIANA from waterloo, Canada
Oh, its movement is glorious . What a great capture !
22 Jun 2009 1:57pm
@MARIANA: MAny thanks Mariana. It was not an easy task.
@kisskool: Thank you
@Tracy: Thank you Tracy.
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Great catch Lee..... unfortunately, I don't think we have loons down here in Florida.... so will rely on you to supply a dose of them whenever the mood hits you!!!
22 Jun 2009 6:21pm
@Susan: Thank you Susan. I will keep that in mind. Seems one can never go to wrong with Loons. We'll see what the future holds. Take care.
@amirreza: Thank you.
Vinay from Bangalore, India
Wow is the word that comes to my mouth when I see this picture.. truly amazing capture... and thank you very much for the explanation too.
22 Jun 2009 7:08pm
@Vinay: Thank you very much for the compliment.
Ca†≈ from Ouchy, Switzerland
Light, colours, details... every thing is perfect.
Realy a big pleasure.
22 Jun 2009 9:05pm
@Ca†≈: Many Many thanks. This shot did not come easy.
@Denise: Thank you Denise. I appreciate your compliment.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Dynamite capture. Denise is right on!!
22 Jun 2009 9:48pm
@john4jack: Thank you Jack.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Another National Geographic shot! ;-)
22 Jun 2009 11:58pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Many Many thanks my friend. I appreciate your kind words.
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
I love the action shot instead of him just floating on the water!
23 Jun 2009 3:49am
@B. Thomas: Thanks Barbara. Have a great day.
@Amandine: Thank you. Take care. We'll talk when you are settled. Hope all goes well.
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Wow - this one is fantastic! Great job! Should be on a calendar
23 Jun 2009 6:04pm
@PD: Thank you. You never know, just might be on next years calendar.
Claude B from MONT DE MARSAN, France
superbe ce cliché d'une grande netteté, et ce bleu une merveille
bonne journée
24 Jun 2009 5:28am
@Claude B: Thank you very much.
