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"Loon at Daybreak" - Captured near Ely, MN

After shooting sunrise, I was paddling back when I noticed a loon in one of the shaded bays that still had steam on it. It was a long shot, but there was a chance I could photograph it in some dramatic light. I was careful to keep my distance and eventually the loon warmed up to me, even popping up out of the water a few feet from the canoe. The sun rose over the trees, creating the magical backlight I was seeking, and then the brief moment arrived where the lighting was perfect. The loon decided to put on a show, and that's when I snapped this image.