Common Loon with Crab Dinner

I think this is my favorite shot from the bird photoshoot...he is such a beautiful bird in his breeding plummage and when he pulled his head out of the water with the crab in his beak I was delighted. Best by far on black. Thanks for visiting, commenting, critiquing, faving

[Kerry McCarthy]

Great catch Jane. Loons can be tough to catch since they're diving so much of the time.

[Daryl O'Hare]

I love loons! I've only seen photos of them, but they as so beautiful. How great to get it with a crab too.

[Graeme Stevens]

superb shot

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous shot.

[DitDatDot]

Fantastic capture

[Joan Robillard]

Amazing.

[Loopy-Lou]

Fabulius timing and capture

[sally agnew]

Lovely colours and detail in it's plumage :)

[Lisa Malecki]

great exposure,focus , fav

[Paula W]

Great timing, nicely captured.

[Debra]

This is such a beautiful shot!

[Emilie Cartoun]

Wow, this is stunning.

[Rachel]

The timing is wonderful with that crab in his mouth, and I really like the patterns on the bird.

[KWind]

Wonderfully timed shot.

[Sandy]

Fantastic timing and detail.

[Milanie]

Amazing on black - what a beautiful shot, Jane. There isn't a thing that could be improved. Fav

[Marnie]

Superbly sharp, well captured Jane.

[tony gig]

Beautiful bird and shot...

[Babs]

Excellent timing.

[Steve Angell]

Nice shot Jane.
Lovely blue colour, and the gentle feeling this evokes with the rolling water under the duck.

[Paula]

Great capture!

[Barb]

Awesome capture

[Martin Jalkotzy]

Great shot, Jane!

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful capture Jane!! Fabulous on black!! Love the birds markings and his red eye. Perfect timing getting the crab in his beak!! Fav! Going backwards through your images trying to catch up after my holiday.

[Stephanie Swift]

Wonderful pov and focus, and I love the movement of the water too, fav.