Pacific Loon Drying His Wings Or...

Or is it a mating dance? I didn't see a potential mate watching though. We just by chance took a little side trip from where we had planned to go in Newport and saw this beauty. Best on black if you have time.
Thanks for your visits, comments, suggestions, favs

[Kane Arlow]

Fantastic shot.

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot

[Babs]

Fabulous. Maybe he was just practising his mating technique.

[PTP: Past their Prime]

Nice shot. Dynamic and sharp.
@snaggy

[Kerry McCarthy]

Beautiful shot and yes it is very striking on black!

[Barb]

Awesome shot - looks great on black

[Janet B.]

A beautiful shot with amazing clarity, and you're right about viewing it on black...wow! What a gorgeous bird, and how fun for you to witness this interesting behavior! FAV!

[Marnie]

Lovely clear shot Jane, looks like s/he's walking on water.

[Milanie]

Love this against black - so sharp - the colors are great. Fav

[KWind]

Wow... a perfectly timed shot! Love the pose!

[tony gig]

Lovely timing and shot.

[Lori Jane]

Wonderful capture!

[Graham Thresher]

Great timing.

[sally agnew]

He is beating his chest with the joy at the beautiful lighting. Lovely shot :)

[Stephanie Swift]

What wonderful timing and focus, fav!

[Rachel]

Lovely timing, and the light is perfect.

[Darinka]

Great timing!Excellent capture!

[Pam Knowler]

What a beauty!! Great timing!! Fav!