Up Close and Personal by rob257

Up Close and Personal

Loons are still together and are always in the vicinity of the original nest. No new eggs, yet, though. Yesterday they were especially mellow. This shot was taken about 5 feet from the kayak.
Great shot,lovely markings on the bird,we don't have them in the UK!!
June 21st, 2012  
He is beautiful!
June 21st, 2012  
Lyn
AMAZING. . .I'm glad to know you were in a kayak, otherwise I was going to start asking about the lens!
June 21st, 2012  
@carolmw @groovygirlrn @lyno
Glad you appreciate the beauty of this wonderful critter. And, yes, Lyn, good kayaks are a lot less expensive than big glass. More fun too, though having both wouldn't exactly ruin my day! ;-)
June 21st, 2012  
How beautiful this is, Rob!! Love your pov and the striking patterns on this lovely loon. Awesome work.
June 21st, 2012  
Thanks, Karen. When your subject is so beautiful, and so cooperative, it's hard to mess up.
June 21st, 2012  
Good capture! I like the lighting and composition! Good job, Rob!
June 21st, 2012  
eva
Amazing capture. So very beautiful.
June 21st, 2012  
Wonderful capture! I love how it is looking directly at you!
June 21st, 2012  
Love the pattern on his back
June 21st, 2012  
Fabulous. Fav.
June 22nd, 2012  
@grannysue @bardejov @sugarmuser @betsyg @redrucksack
Thanks, All! It's nice to see others appreciating the beauty of my special friends. Lord, but I'm starting to sound like an old birder. LOL
June 22nd, 2012  
soooo jealous! I love your loon shots. Beautiful.
June 22nd, 2012  
He's looking right at you! It's a beautiful animal!
June 22nd, 2012  
@lynnb @anoeska
Lynn and Anoeska, Nice to hear from you. Thanks for your kind comments.
June 22nd, 2012  
Wow Rob this is a great shot. It's always sweet when they will let you get close. I don't think I have ever seen one of these, thanks for sharing.
June 23rd, 2012  
Terrific....I can't seem to get that close....nicely done. A fav!
June 23rd, 2012  
Magnificent capture! Lovely!
June 24th, 2012  
@hollandcrew @dakota39 @paintdipper
Al, Ron and Junan,
Glad you liked this shot. Getting this close really is a blessing, I suspect the "lowness" of the kayak, and seeing and hearing me for several seasons now, helps.
June 24th, 2012  
I can't stop looking at him :) So lovely...
June 27th, 2012  
@tinagustin
Tin, Glad you like him. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. I hope to find out for sure today, but I'm pretty sure the pair have headed out to the coast or down south.
June 27th, 2012  
Amazing capture, well done!
July 4th, 2012  
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