Golden Eye on my "studio" pond

[Enrique Patino]

Taken a few days ago at a local pond. A little small in the frame, but this bird would not get closer.

137200

7D, 500mm @ f/7.1, 1/4000, HH

comments welcome

[arash_hazeghi]

nice low angle and colors! the calm water is paying dividends here! I like the we plumage. I might crop him tighter. especially to eliminate the vertical reflections

[christopher galeski]

nice dreamy look,good low angle and light.

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely light and colors. There is a serene quality to this image. The vertical lines work well for me in this instance. If you can't spare the quality, the crop works well. If you can crop more, I would.

[gail bisson]

I have to echo Marina's thoughts exactly.
Love the colors and light and low POV.
Agree about a slight crop if IQ can take it,
Gail

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Lovely colors, light and shooting angle. Love how the fg blends into the bg.
A species high on my wishlist for viewing/photographing.
Your comp works fine for me, but agree that if IQ allows, I'd try some cropping options.

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent image quality, great details and sharpness.