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07-JUN-2012

El Loon Commono y Joven - by Dave Gaines

Olympus E-5
1/800s f/8.0 at 182.0mm iso200 full exif

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Dave Gaines 21-Jun-2012 03:24
Thanks for all the kind words. Yes, it is not common here in So Cal either. I didn't know what it was when I saw him. Yes, it's a juvenile Common Loon. He was very awkward on land but he appeared to be just trying to dry off. It was high tide and I think the good fishing in the shallows was underwater.
Miroslav Kral 18-Jun-2012 09:14
Nice catch. I think those birds aren't living here in Croatia. Never saw one in the nature.
Olympus DSLR Challenge18-Jun-2012 00:39
I have never seen a loon on dry land. The feet just look too far back. good stuff dave.

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Brad 17-Jun-2012 23:53
I used to live in the MidWest, and went many times up to the Boundary Waters, canoeing between US and CN,,and that loon sound, so special, but as others have said, I only saw them flying over in early evening,,
Shirley Haden16-Jun-2012 07:12
Seeing a Loon out of water is almost as odd as seeing a fish out of water. Was he injured? I hope the L he made is for lazing about, not lame duck. :o)
GulfHusker 14-Jun-2012 20:36
Literally laughed out loud. Perfect catch, especially for the challenge.
Brenda Tate 14-Jun-2012 02:15
A juvenile bird, I'd say ... and certainly in the L frame of mind (or feathers). Well captured!