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The Loon



Heard the plea of the loon long before I saw him. There he was...in the far distant corner,
barely visible...between the grasses of the carmel coloured waters.
Each night just after sunset, I would wait in anticipation of hearing the wail and with hope of seeing the one
who sang the nocturnal song keeping in contact with other loons on Peninsula Lake in Muskoka.
Those echos always seem to stop time for me, if only for a brief moment.
*sound included*
Will try to get to comments a bit later...so much to do after returning.:o)


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peterjay4508-Aug-2007 17:32
This is so very beautiful, Carol, I can almost hear its cry.
Guest 27-Jul-2007 19:01
Beautiful discription of this beautiful capture..v
Guest 27-Jul-2007 17:27
Excellent shot. I saw the picture with the sound ;) (thanks to wikipedia)
love the weeds & colors ....V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography27-Jul-2007 16:08
Beautiful image, Vote.
Joanne Kamo27-Jul-2007 13:05
I feel like I'm right there searching for the loon..fabulous concept, luv the glow on the water and mood! V
Guest 27-Jul-2007 09:33
You have captured the ghostly sound of the loon. well done. V

Far off in the naked lake
the loon's cry rose
it was the cry of on
who owned very little.
--Robert Bly--
Barb27-Jul-2007 03:52
Beautiful shot. Welcome back.
January Grey27-Jul-2007 03:32
Love the haunting call of the loon! This is a very moody shot. The loon might be distant, but I can hear him! Welcome back, Carol! Great shot! V~
Cindi Smith27-Jul-2007 00:39
Wow! How awesome! I have yet to hear or see one! Beautiful!
laine8226-Jul-2007 23:54
What a great shot & sound, Carol....nice to see you again too !!
Char26-Jul-2007 22:53
Hi Carol,
This is an excellent shot. Wonderful glow to the water and capture of the ripples and the weeds. I hear them sometimes at night out on the pond but have never caught a picture of one. \/
s_barbour26-Jul-2007 22:30
This has such a calming feel to it, beautifully captured Carol.
Guest 26-Jul-2007 20:51
so wonderful,love the golden glow, thanks for the noise, was sitting no standing, what is this, it is raining and thunder here, I thought someone was caling for help. haha,lol.
Bonnie Underwood26-Jul-2007 20:50
The soulful cry of the loon
Echoing through time
Drifting along the calm waters
Hidden from view
The soulful cry of the loon

Beautiful image, Carol. A place I know
I would love.
marie-jose wolff26-Jul-2007 19:48
very fine composition!
I like this clear water. V.