LOON IN NORTHERN WATERS
On a trip to a small lake in northeastern Washington State in 2023, we observed a pair of Common Loons sitting on a nest. It was wonderful hearing their eerie calls and watching them carefully incubate the eggs. We returned on a second trip to see what had happened in the interim. We arrived soon after two new chicks left the nest and we watched as they rode around on the adults’ backs. It was enchanting! The picture here is of one of the adults actively cruising and fishing. For this photograph, I laid down on the shore, at nearly eye level with the Loons to get an intimate view that includes good reflections of the graphic patterns on the body.
LOCATION: Northeastern Washington State, USA
LIMITED EDITION: This photographic print is part of a limited edition produced by photographer Lee Rentz. The edition consists of 250 prints, which includes all sizes and methods of printing.