These guys are always flying around the local pond. From time to time though, I get lucky and catch one posing. This guy put on a real show. For reference, these guys are a little over 6 inches long from beak to tail.
Taken with the D2H / 300mm f2.8 + TC-17EII.
Posing:
Stretching:
Flapping:
Well, Hello my Friend:
A few more can be seen here:
http://flew.smugmug.com/gallery/595513/1/25031525
Thanks for looking.
Taken with the D2H / 300mm f2.8 + TC-17EII.
Posing:

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Stretching:

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Flapping:

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Well, Hello my Friend:

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A few more can be seen here:
http://flew.smugmug.com/gallery/595513/1/25031525
Thanks for looking.