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kdacharya wrote:
simply marvelous. How did you get such low angles at close proximity. I know it is extremely difficult to get close to the red throated loons.
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outdoorsben3 wrote:
Great set of images. I was also going to ask what position you were in to take them.
Thanks much for the kind words.
With the common loons, I'm in one of two different canoes which are "sit on bottom" canoes that I paddle with a double-blade paddle like a kayak. I would like to be able to get the camera lower yet but it is the best I can do.
The Red-throated loons are a unique situation and were surprisingly tolerant, but still required slow/low approach. I was sitting on the edge of ponds after walking/crawling through marshy surrounds. One body/lens was on a tripod that was set into the water. The other body/lens was hand held for flight shot opportunities. My feet were hanging over the edge into the water. Sometimes I was lying in my belly but that is a hard position for me to maintain. Multiple ponds gave different kinds of opportunities. They were all fairly small ponds - nothing like the larger water bodies that common loons require (takeoff distance).
With the common loons, I'm in one of two different canoes which are "sit on bottom" canoes that I paddle with a double-blade paddle like a kayak. I would like to be able to get the camera lower yet but it is the best I can do.
The Red-throated loons are a unique situation and were surprisingly tolerant, but still required slow/low approach. I was sitting on the edge of ponds after walking/crawling through marshy surrounds. One body/lens was on a tripod that was set into the water. The other body/lens was hand held for flight shot opportunities. My feet were hanging over the edge into the water. Sometimes I was lying in my belly but that is a hard position for me to maintain. Multiple ponds gave different kinds of opportunities. They were all fairly small ponds - nothing like the larger water bodies that common loons require (takeoff distance).
ifaynshteyn wrote:
Absolutely love both of these series. Been meaning to photograph common loons for a while, this just inspired me to do so ASAP!
Glad you enjoyed.... Hope you can find a place to photograph commons.
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Bruce these are over the top good. I have never seen the Red-throated before, lovely. Beautiful light and low perspective. Boy you sure got nice and close with these guys.
G.E. Smith wrote:
Fantastic images Bruce. Everything about them is spot on. Those backgrounds are beautiful.
Great job and thanks for sharing these,
Greg
Thank you for taking a look Greg. Your generous comments are much appreciated.
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Dave_E wrote:
Bruce these are over the top good. I have never seen the Red-throated before, lovely. Beautiful light and low perspective. Boy you sure got nice and close with these guys.
Dave
Much Appreciated Dave. I've seen stellata in winter plumage along the US eastern seaboard, but never in breeding plumage. This was quite the treat for me.
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Outstanding images Bruce It was easy to him the vote button on this series. Wow what amazing encounters and excellent captures on your part with the gears
Were you in a kayak for these or a floating blind? It would be helpful too to number the images for easier C/C
George Welch wrote:
First rate images, one and all, Bruce.
YGMV.
Cheers
George
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Many thanks
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Awesome series. These are absolutely gorgeous and beautifully presented. Easy vote
Gary
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appreciate that you took the time to look through them.
Karl Witt wrote:
Outstanding images Bruce It was easy to him the vote button on this series. Wow what amazing encounters and excellent captures on your part with the gears
Were you in a kayak for these or a floating blind? It would be helpful too to number the images for easier C/C
Really enjoyed these, thanks for sharing!
Karl
Kind of you Karl. Much appreciated.
"Sit on bottom" canoe for common loons, Sitting in marsh grass at edge of pond with muck boots and tripod in the water, and a second body/lens for flight in hand for the Red-throateds. Low as I could get. Yes, I should have numbered them.
It was easy to him the vote button on this series. Wow what amazing encounters and excellent captures on your part with the gears 
