20090616 096 Common Loons.jpg by Hank Vander Velde

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16-JUN-2009	Hank v/d Velde

20090616 096 Common Loons.jpg

Mississippi Lake

Mom/Dad brings dinner, but junior doesn't seem to want it, or more likely doesn't yet know how to handle such a mouthful. After unsuccessfully trying to get junior to take it, Mom/Dad eats the minnow and dives down to catch something smaller.

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom
1/800s f/7.1 at 300.0mm iso250 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	16-Jun-2009 09:27:06
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D200
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/800 sec
Aperture	f/7.1
ISO Equivalent	250
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Bob Pelkey		28-Jul-2009 23:26
Excellent behavioral shot, Hank.

monil		27-Jun-2009 00:39
Very touching and it's a great capturue. v

Cliff		26-Jun-2009 21:13
What a wonderfully endearing moment, excellent photo!

Tom Munson		26-Jun-2009 05:46
Great timing on thos one, Hank! Terrific image!

Robert Houde		26-Jun-2009 02:53
Stunning capture, congrats Hank, vote.

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		26-Jun-2009 01:27
A lovely image and a great capture.

Doug		26-Jun-2009 01:22
Nice.V.

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		26-Jun-2009 00:52
Wonderful nature work, especially for these birds. BV!

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		26-Jun-2009 00:06
Great family shot Hank, terrific capture...

Janet Forjan-Freedman		25-Jun-2009 23:05
An incredibly sweet moment captured perfectly!

Carol Rollins		25-Jun-2009 22:48
I totally agree with Tom Torbet. This is a wonderful image and a great story! V~

Tom Torbert		25-Jun-2009 22:41
Excellent Hank... You always get good action.. and your stories are great!!.. V

Brad Claypole		25-Jun-2009 20:31
Very nicely captured BV

Fong Lam		25-Jun-2009 17:12
What a considerate and loving mom/dad....perfect shot, Hank ~V~

Monique Trempe		25-Jun-2009 17:00
Nice scene, good job. V

Lamar Nix		25-Jun-2009 14:56
A beautiful shot worth 10,000 words! BV

jychamberland		25-Jun-2009 13:49
what a nice lovely capture Kank. very beautiful scene.

Char		25-Jun-2009 13:18
Hi Hank, What an excellent capture! That little guy looks like he might be afraid that that thing might eat him first. LOL \/

Ted Busby		25-Jun-2009 12:30
Love the interaction...

Nick Powell		25-Jun-2009 06:59
A superb shot Hank, great capture.BV

Peter Stahl		25-Jun-2009 05:42
Awesome interaction shot Hank! ~

alfredo camba jr.		25-Jun-2009 05:04
Delightful shot! Simply beautiful!!! V

January Grey		25-Jun-2009 04:45
Well, I guess Jr. will learn to recognize what he should eat when he grows a little bigger :) A sweet capture, Hank. Great timing! V~

Dominic Cantin		25-Jun-2009 04:29
You are so lucky to be a witness to such tenderness and wild life ! Thanks for sharing Hank ! Dom :)

Michel Jasmin		25-Jun-2009 04:23
So cute... Very well done, great timing V

Joanne Kamo		25-Jun-2009 04:20
Outstanding image, love the size comparision and detail!

Guest		25-Jun-2009 04:16
This is better than magnificent!! Is there a word? Superb timing!! V!

Guest		25-Jun-2009 04:10
Wonderful capture, Hank. Beautiful work. V

Eric Martin		25-Jun-2009 03:41
A magical moment that you pick, I would have one like that in my collection..well done

Jim Coffman		25-Jun-2009 02:34
Superb job,Hank!

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