Pacific Loon

1/1000s at f10.0 ISO:800, Canon Mark III 1Ds w/800mm x1.4 converter


One morning upon leaving Cambridge Bay village, we were driving north as we came upon a smaller lake on our right. The moment we stopped, we saw a Pacific loon taking off from a nest right along the water’s edge. In order to make an image of her, we also knew we had to setup a tent blind not far from the nest and wait till she would return. We also made sure that the vehicle and the rest of the crew was out of sight. About 1/2 hour later she returns to her nest.
Cambridge Bay, Canada
 
07/05/2011