Common Goldeneye Splash Display

[Matthew Studebaker]

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Vancouver, BC | March | Canon 1D4 | Canon 600mm f4 IS | f4, ISO 400, 1/2000
Just got back from Vancouver for a couple photo tours photographing owls and waterfowl. This displaying Goldeneye was a real treat on the last day of the trip. Thanks to Connor Stefanison for helping with all the trip locations and logistics.

[gail bisson]

A stunning image.
Like everything about it. I have read about this display behavior but have never witnessed it so thanks for showing me!
Great low POV, exposure is excellent and love the pose,
Gail

[Marina Scarr]

This is a truly outstanding image, and you managed to capture all the nuances and details of the behavior.

[Grace Scalzo]

Perfect! What attitude. Love it Matthew.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent pose and details Matthew, light was sweet too!

[Frank Schauf]

Great picture, nice deep shooting position in front of a perfect background.

[PhilCook]

Great timing, a brilliant pose captured and love the water splashes, crystal clear and sharp

[Bill Dix]

Great light, low POV, action. Thanks for sharing it.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Magic - the pose and exposure, the detail the water splashes - pure magic a real gem of a shot congratulations.

[vishaljadhav]

Wonderful image
the colors are fantastic, the action makes it go over the top.
The eye is impressive.

[Jeannean Ryman]

Wow, this is very impressive! I agree with all the comments above. Can't get much better than this!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Terrific action, sweet IQ, light, shooting angle ... nothing not to love about this one Matthew.

[Bonnie Block]

Simply-awesome! Great angle and timing.

[Steve Wasson]

Great shot, Matthew!