Re: PESO - Loon Family (re-sending)

[Rick Womer]

Thanks, Dan.

The lake is Winnisquam, whose northernmost 2 miles or so are a 10mph/no wake 
zone with a wildlife/recreation preserve.

Rick

> On Aug 18, 2021, at 11:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> 
> Nice family portrait!
> 
> Which lake in NH?
> 
> Dan Matyola
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> 
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 9:57 AM Rick Womer  wrote:
> 
>> Sent this yesterday, but it doesn’t seem to have shown up on the PDML.
>> 
>> These loons were frequent visitors to the cove our cottage was on. I took
>> this on the fifth day of our two-week stay; by the end the chick was much
>> larger, and was sporting a white breast, and speckled white-and-black head
>> and body feathers. By late September it will probably follow its parents to
>> a wintering ground off the East coast.
>> 
>> https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2021/August-2021/New-Hampshire/i-fCnjgpj/A
>> 
>> Comments always appreciated!
>> 
>> (K-5, SMC FA 80-320)
>> 
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Re: PESO - Loon Family (re-sending)

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Nice family portrait!

Which lake in NH?

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On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 9:57 AM Rick Womer  wrote:

> Sent this yesterday, but it doesn’t seem to have shown up on the PDML.
>
> These loons were frequent visitors to the cove our cottage was on. I took
> this on the fifth day of our two-week stay; by the end the chick was much
> larger, and was sporting a white breast, and speckled white-and-black head
> and body feathers. By late September it will probably follow its parents to
> a wintering ground off the East coast.
>
> https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2021/August-2021/New-Hampshire/i-fCnjgpj/A
>
> Comments always appreciated!
>
> (K-5, SMC FA 80-320)
>
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Re: PESO - Loon and Loonling

[ann sanfedele]

Yes, more loons please --

ann


On 8/15/2016 9:08 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Thanks, Jostein. I may post one or two more from that shoot. Loons are
fascinating birds.

Rick
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On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 3:22 PM, Jostein  wrote:

That's impressingly close for a loon.
Good catch!
Jostein


Den 14.08.2016 03.44, skrev Rick Womer:

Well, formally it's a chick, but we've always called them loonlings.

Between rainstorms today, my K-5 and venerable FA 80-320 joined me in
our canoe for a paddle on the New Hampshire pond that is our holiday
venue. The pond is home to a pair of loons and their progeny. They are
remarkably tame for loons, and never dove even though I came within
about 30 feet / 9 meters.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18273881&size=lg

Comments appreciated.

Rick


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Re: PESO - Loon and Loonling

[Rick Womer]

Thanks, Jostein. I may post one or two more from that shoot. Loons are
fascinating birds.

Rick
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On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 3:22 PM, Jostein  wrote:
> That's impressingly close for a loon.
> Good catch!
> Jostein
>
>
> Den 14.08.2016 03.44, skrev Rick Womer:
>>
>> Well, formally it's a chick, but we've always called them loonlings.
>>
>> Between rainstorms today, my K-5 and venerable FA 80-320 joined me in
>> our canoe for a paddle on the New Hampshire pond that is our holiday
>> venue. The pond is home to a pair of loons and their progeny. They are
>> remarkably tame for loons, and never dove even though I came within
>> about 30 feet / 9 meters.
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18273881&size=lg
>>
>> Comments appreciated.
>>
>> Rick
>>
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Re: PESO - Loon and Loonling

[Jostein]

That's impressingly close for a loon.
Good catch!
Jostein

Den 14.08.2016 03.44, skrev Rick Womer:

Well, formally it's a chick, but we've always called them loonlings.

Between rainstorms today, my K-5 and venerable FA 80-320 joined me in
our canoe for a paddle on the New Hampshire pond that is our holiday
venue. The pond is home to a pair of loons and their progeny. They are
remarkably tame for loons, and never dove even though I came within
about 30 feet / 9 meters.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18273881&size=lg

Comments appreciated.

Rick



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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[Ken Waller]

Actually, the first one (and all of the ones in my first 5 minutes or so 
of shooting) was underexposed and >adjusted in LR later.


Way better than than overexposed.

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- Original Message - 
From: "Stan Halpin" 

Subject: Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)



Thanks Eric (and others).

Actually, the first one (and all of the ones in my first 5 minutes or so 
of shooting) was underexposed and adjusted in LR later. I had had exposure 
compensation set to -1.3 for some shots of the sunset the evening before. 
I saw the loon, came in to get my camera, mount the extender and lens, set 
mode to AV, checked the ISO. Got the tripod, went out on the dock, saw 
that I was getting decent shutter speeds with that ISO, started shooting. 
Once I realized he would be there a while, I took a deep breath and 
re-checked including a look at the histograms to verify that the exposure 
was about right. Oops! Zeroed the compensation and went on with the 
shooting. I considered upping the ISO at that point to get back to a 
higher speed but decided not to do that. A total of about 120 shots over a 
15 minute time span around 6:00pm. Fifteen or so keepers in the set.


stan

On Jul 23, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Eric Weir  wrote:



On Jul 21, 2014, at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin  
wrote:


After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance 
to get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood 
loons. The wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a 
bit and made focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had 
many opportunities to try and get it right.


The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit 
different. Enjoy!


Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.


stan

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09


I like the richness as well as the sharp focus of both images. Surprised 
that at ISO 100 and 1/320 you had enough light for the first .


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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[Stan Halpin]

Thanks Eric (and others).

Actually, the first one (and all of the ones in my first 5 minutes or so of 
shooting) was underexposed and adjusted in LR later. I had had exposure 
compensation set to -1.3 for some shots of the sunset the evening before. I saw 
the loon, came in to get my camera, mount the extender and lens, set mode to 
AV, checked the ISO. Got the tripod, went out on the dock, saw that I was 
getting decent shutter speeds with that ISO, started shooting. Once I realized 
he would be there a while, I took a deep breath and re-checked including a look 
at the histograms to verify that the exposure was about right. Oops! Zeroed the 
compensation and went on with the shooting. I considered upping the ISO at that 
point to get back to a higher speed but decided not to do that. A total of 
about 120 shots over a 15 minute time span around 6:00pm. Fifteen or so keepers 
in the set.

stan

On Jul 23, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Eric Weir  wrote:

> 
> On Jul 21, 2014, at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin  wrote:
> 
>> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to 
>> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The 
>> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made 
>> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities 
>> to try and get it right.
>> 
>> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit different. 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
>> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
>> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
>> 
>> stan
>> 
>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470
>> 
>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09
> 
> I like the richness as well as the sharp focus of both images. Surprised that 
> at ISO 100 and 1/320 you had enough light for the first .
> 
> Regards,
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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

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On Jul 21, 2014, at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin  wrote:

> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to 
> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The 
> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made 
> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities 
> to try and get it right.
> 
> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit different. 
> Enjoy!
> 
> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
> 
> stan
> 
> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470
> 
> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09

I like the richness as well as the sharp focus of both images. Surprised that 
at ISO 100 and 1/320 you had enough light for the first .

Regards,
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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[Daniel J. Matyola]

There are far too many loons on this list.  Who go out and seek more?

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On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 12:03 AM, Stan Halpin
 wrote:
> Thanks Rick! Enjoy your time with these special birds.
>
> stan
>
> On Jul 22, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Richard Womer  wrote:
>
>> Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3
>> weeks), but they're very hard to shoot.
>>
>> Rick
>> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin
>>  wrote:
>>> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to 
>>> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The 
>>> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made 
>>> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities 
>>> to try and get it right.
>>>
>>> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit 
>>> different. Enjoy!
>>>
>>> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
>>> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
>>>
>>> stan
>>>
>>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470
>>>
>>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09
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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[knarf]

The loon is the official bird of the Province of Ontario. Nothing says "north 
woods" like the loon. That haunting cry across a still morning lake is 
unforgettable. 

Beautiful images, Stan, especially the first one.

Reminds me of youthful summers at the cottage. 

Thanks.

Cheers,

frank

On 21 July, 2014 10:30:38 PM EDT, Stan Halpin  
wrote:
>After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a
>chance to get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our
>neighborhood loons. The wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed
>around quite a bit and made focusing difficult. But he stayed long
>enough that I had many opportunities to try and get it right.
>
>The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit
>different. Enjoy!
>
>Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320
>@ f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
>
>stan
>
>http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470
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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[Darren Addy]

First shot is very nice. Postage stamp worthy.

Coulda sworn I saw a loon on a lake here in Kearney, Nebraska a couple
weekends ago, but I was in a hurry on my way past and didn't have
camera/bigma with me (should keep that with me ALWAYS).

On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:03 PM, Stan Halpin
 wrote:
> Thanks Rick! Enjoy your time with these special birds.
>
> stan
>
> On Jul 22, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Richard Womer  wrote:
>
>> Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3
>> weeks), but they're very hard to shoot.
>>
>> Rick
>> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin
>>  wrote:
>>> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to 
>>> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The 
>>> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made 
>>> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities 
>>> to try and get it right.
>>>
>>> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit 
>>> different. Enjoy!
>>>
>>> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
>>> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
>>>
>>> stan
>>>
>>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ea1a9470
>>>
>>> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e25412f09
>>>
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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[Stan Halpin]

Thanks Rick! Enjoy your time with these special birds.

stan

On Jul 22, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Richard Womer  wrote:

> Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3
> weeks), but they're very hard to shoot.
> 
> Rick
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> 
> On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin
>  wrote:
>> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to 
>> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The 
>> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made 
>> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities 
>> to try and get it right.
>> 
>> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit different. 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
>> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
>> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
>> 
>> stan
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Re: PESO: Loon Shot(s)

[Richard Womer]

Very nice. I love loons (plan to be among the avian variety in 3
weeks), but they're very hard to shoot.

Rick
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On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:30 PM, Stan Halpin
 wrote:
> After almost two weeks at our cabin on Long Lake, I finally had a chance to 
> get reasonably upclose and personal with one of our neighborhood loons. The 
> wind & wave action was not ideal, he bobbed around quite a bit and made 
> focusing difficult. But he stayed long enough that I had many opportunities 
> to try and get it right.
>
> The first shot is a traditional semi-profile, the second is a bit different. 
> Enjoy!
>
> Tech details: K-3, PK DA*300/4.0 + DA1.4x teleconverter. ISO100, 1/320 @ 
> f/6.3 and 1/125 @ f/6.3 respectively.
>
> stan
>
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Re: PESO: Loon

[Aahz Maruch]

On Mon, Jul 15, 2013, Don Guthrie wrote:
>
> Love the loon. The K-5 just isn't fussy about iso. I often like the
> TAV setting where you set the shutter & aperture and let the K-5 set
> iso wherever it falls.

Seconded, although you can end up with a similar problem if you set the
shutter speed to, say, 1/5000 because you're on a moving train and then
you try taking a shot of a dark shop window when the train stops
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Re: PESO: Loon

[Ann Sanfedele]

ooops - make that _Stan's_ overying dragonfly --
did I mention I'm _still_ recovering from sedation?

(Now I wonder how long I can get away with using that as an excuse!)

ann

On 7/17/2013 13:48, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:

I wish I had a hovering dragonfly, but I don't.

There are, however, eels in my hovercraft...

Cheers,
frank

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From: Ann Sanfedele 
Sent: July 17, 2013 7/17/13
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On 7/17/2013 03:46, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting Charles Robinson :


I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.
Near our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out
near our dock - much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I
only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html



So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the
previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.


Boy I vigorously disagree  - The one above is terrific - nice
performance seldom seen at close enough range to nail it and
shutter release just right.  This one and Frank's one with
the hovering dragonfly delight me

ann



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Re: PESO: Loon

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

I wish I had a hovering dragonfly, but I don't.

There are, however, eels in my hovercraft...

Cheers,
frank

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From: Ann Sanfedele 
Sent: July 17, 2013 7/17/13
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Subject: Re: PESO: Loon



On 7/17/2013 03:46, Brian Walters wrote:
> Quoting Charles Robinson :
>
>> I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.
>> Near our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out
>> near our dock - much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I
>> only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:
>>
>> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html
>>
>
> So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the
> previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.
>
Boy I vigorously disagree  - The one above is terrific - nice 
performance seldom seen at close enough range to nail it and
shutter release just right.  This one and Frank's one with
the hovering dragonfly delight me

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Re: PESO: Loon

[Charles Robinson]

On Jul 17, 2013, at 10:25 , P.J. Alling  wrote:

> On 7/17/2013 3:46 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
>> Quoting Charles Robinson :
>> 
>>> I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.  Near 
>>> our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out near our 
>>> dock - much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I only had to 
>>> sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:
>>> 
>>> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html
>>>  
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the 
>> previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.
>> 
>> 
> I've never gotten that close to a Loon that I could fill the frame with a 
> reasonable focal length lens, even in a Kayak,  I've heard them call, and 
> seen them a long distance away.
> 

Like I said, this guy was pretty social (for a loon)!  When we circled into the 
dock to land, we actually went right around him in the water and he just 
watched us.  Apparently sometimes he'll just come right up to the dock while 
they are sitting there.  Cool!

If you're curious about how much of a crop it is, I took a screenshot of LR in 
develop mode...

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/screenshot_77.jpg

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Re: PESO: Loon

[P.J. Alling]

On 7/17/2013 3:46 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting Charles Robinson :

I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.  
Near our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out 
near our dock - much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  
I only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:


http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html 






So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the 
previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.



I've never gotten that close to a Loon that I could fill the frame with 
a reasonable focal length lens, even in a Kayak,  I've heard them call, 
and seen them a long distance away.


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Re: PESO: Loon

[John]

On 7/17/2013 3:46 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting Charles Robinson :


I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.
Near our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out
near our dock - much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I
only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html





So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the
previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.




That's what *some* loons look like, IYKWIM.

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Re: PESO: Loon

[Ann Sanfedele]

On 7/17/2013 03:46, Brian Walters wrote:

Quoting Charles Robinson :


I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.
Near our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out
near our dock - much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I
only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html



So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the
previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.

Boy I vigorously disagree  - The one above is terrific - nice 
performance seldom seen at close enough range to nail it and

shutter release just right.  This one and Frank's one with
the hovering dragonfly delight me

ann

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Re: PESO: Loon

[Brian Walters]

Quoting Charles Robinson :

I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.   
Near our "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung  
out near our dock - much more social than your common hermit-like  
bird.  I only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he did  
this for me:


http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html




So that's what a loon looks like.  Great shot but I think I prefer the  
previous one in the gallery - shows the plumage to great effect.



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Re: PESO: Loon

[Bruce Walker]

Two major winners, Charles. The loon is classic and I just love the
attentive canine audience!

On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Charles Robinson  wrote:
> I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.  Near our 
> "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out near our dock - 
> much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I only had to sit on the 
> dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:
>
> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html
>
>
> Also: Having shot with ISO 3200 the night before, I mistakenly threw my 
> camera back in the bag without resetting everything.  The first shot the next 
> morning, in bright sunlight, I was shooting - at ISO 3200.  The K5 managed 
> quite nicely, and it's difficult to tell that this was done at such a high 
> ISO - unless you note the exposure time of 1/3200 at f/10!
>
> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3925_large.html
>
>
>  -Charles
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Re: PESO: Loon

[Daniel J. Matyola]

I like the loon image;  you caught it at a great moment is a wonderful pose.

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On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Charles Robinson  wrote:
> I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.  Near our 
> "cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out near our dock - 
> much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I only had to sit on the 
> dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:
>
> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html
>
>
> Also: Having shot with ISO 3200 the night before, I mistakenly threw my 
> camera back in the bag without resetting everything.  The first shot the next 
> morning, in bright sunlight, I was shooting - at ISO 3200.  The K5 managed 
> quite nicely, and it's difficult to tell that this was done at such a high 
> ISO - unless you note the exposure time of 1/3200 at f/10!
>
> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3925_large.html
>
>
>  -Charles
>
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Re: PESO: Loon

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On Jul 14, 2013, at 19:49 , Rick Womer  wrote:

> Love the loon pic (and the one preceeding it in your gallery).  There's 
> usually a nesting pair of loons near the cottage we rent in New Hampshire; 
> you're really lucky to have such a tame one.
> 

Thank you!

> I rise in defense of the 50-200.  The corners are soft wide-open.  But, it's 
> -very- light in weight, otherwise sharp, and easily portable.  It goes with 
> me when I hike or take long walks, and the 80-320 did not.  One more reason I 
> rather like APS-C.
> 

I already had this $35 beauty:

http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/zooms/long/F80-200f4.7-5.6.html

..and it is sharper in every regard... and only a shade larger. 

It looks uglier but takes far sharper images.  Wish I'd brought this with me as 
well.  :-(

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Re: PESO: Loon

[Rick Womer]

Love the loon pic (and the one preceeding it in your gallery).  There's usually 
a nesting pair of loons near the cottage we rent in New Hampshire; you're 
really lucky to have such a tame one.

I rise in defense of the 50-200.  The corners are soft wide-open.  But, it's 
-very- light in weight, otherwise sharp, and easily portable.  It goes with me 
when I hike or take long walks, and the 80-320 did not.  One more reason I 
rather like APS-C.

Rick
 
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On Jul 14, 2013, at 18:55 , "knarftheria...@gmail.com" 
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> Great shot!! How far away were you to get such wonderful detail?
> 
> Love the wingtip motion blur.
> 

That's a nearly-full-frame at 200mm zoom on the craptastic Pentax 50-200mm lens.

f/11 to try and squeak some detail out of it.

So... he was probably less than 50 feet away.

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Re: PESO: Loon

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On Jul 14, 2013, at 18:55 , "knarftheria...@gmail.com" 
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> Great shot!! How far away were you to get such wonderful detail?
> 
> Love the wingtip motion blur.
> 

That's a nearly-full-frame at 200mm zoom on the craptastic Pentax 50-200mm lens.

f/11 to try and squeak some detail out of it.

So... he was probably less than 50 feet away.

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[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

Great shot!! How far away were you to get such wonderful detail?

Love the wingtip motion blur.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Charles Robinson 
Sent: July 14, 2013 7/14/13
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Subject: PESO: Loon

I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.  Near our 
"cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out near our dock - 
much more social than your common hermit-like bird.  I only had to sit on the 
dock for 5 minutes before he did this for me:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html


Also: Having shot with ISO 3200 the night before, I mistakenly threw my camera 
back in the bag without resetting everything.  The first shot the next morning, 
in bright sunlight, I was shooting - at ISO 3200.  The K5 managed quite nicely, 
and it's difficult to tell that this was done at such a high ISO - unless you 
note the exposure time of 1/3200 at f/10!

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3925_large.html


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Re: PESO: Loon

[Ann Sanfedele]

On 7/14/2013 16:27, Charles Robinson wrote:

I spent a few days "up North" on Lake Vermilion this past weekend.  Near our 
"cabin" (really a house) was a loon who pretty much hung out near our dock - much more 
social than your common hermit-like bird.  I only had to sit on the dock for 5 minutes before he 
did this for me:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3991_large.html


Oh that Loon is terrific, Charles...!



Also: Having shot with ISO 3200 the night before, I mistakenly threw my camera 
back in the bag without resetting everything.  The first shot the next morning, 
in bright sunlight, I was shooting - at ISO 3200.  The K5 managed quite nicely, 
and it's difficult to tell that this was done at such a high ISO - unless you 
note the exposure time of 1/3200 at f/10!

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/summer_lake_vermilion/content/K5__3925_large.html


  -Charles

And what fun doggies.. the lab's tongue makes it special.  And your ISO 
3200 setting with this is certainly one of the reasons I'm so glad I'm 
getting the K-5.  (You aren't the only one who forgets to adjust the

ISO down in the morning :-)

ann




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Re: PESO - Loon Supper

[David J Brooks]

Well done Rick. I like loons. Nothing like a quiet night on the lake
and hearing their cries.

Dave

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> My wife and I were out in our canoe late yesterday afternoon, and came upon a 
> mother loon feeding her chick.  These are shy birds, and we stayed 40-50 
> ft/12-15m away.  Taken with the K10D and DA50-200, and then cropped quite a 
> bit.
>
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Re: PESO - Loon Supper

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Getting within 12-15 meters of loons would be quite a feat over here.
Well done for capturing a good moment.
Jostein

2009/8/17 Rick Womer :
> My wife and I were out in our canoe late yesterday afternoon, and came upon a 
> mother loon feeding her chick.  These are shy birds, and we stayed 40-50 
> ft/12-15m away.  Taken with the K10D and DA50-200, and then cropped quite a 
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