Common Goldeneye Jump Start.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love how some of the waterfowl runs on water to gain speed before lifting off. These guys have the added bonus of whistling coming from the rapidly beating wings to add an extra touch of theatrics to the motions.

Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC III, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/3200s., f/5.6, ISO 800, natural light, handheld, cropped for comp, toned down the brightest whites.

[Jay Ing]

Nice one Daniel. Love the opposing feet position, downward poke of the head and the arch of the body. Maybe they often exhibit this type of behavior but sadly I've never gotten them to give me such a show (not THAT many Goldeneyes where I live though). Hope to see some thing morning so... fingers crossed... Thanks for sharing.

[keith mitchell]

Dan you have really caught the action of this Duck take off,nice detail and exposure,very well caught.

Keith.

[Bill Dix]

Great running take-off, with good splash. Nicely exposed. Fun birds to watch, in the rare occasions that I get to see them.

[Isaac Grant]

This is great Daniel. Excellent wing, head and feet position. Plus beautiful details. Can't remember seeing a better Goldeneebimage than this one.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Wonderfull capture, Daniel. Could not ask for a more perfect moment fitting of your description of the take-off.

Geoffrey




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[annmpacheco]

This is a winner Daniel, well done, quick to catch this take-off, I see you ready for flight, any clues as to when they take-off? Well done

[John Whaley]

Wonderful image. Great timing on the take off action with the wings up pose. Clear eye and the splashing water add. Exposure looks spot on.

[Don Lacy]

Wonderful image Daniel, From the wing position to the splash behind the bird all the elements fall into place.

[William Dickson]

Well done on capturing this one Dan. Lovely pose and POV. Colours are spot on. I think the noise from the wings as they fly is amazing. You can hear them sometimes before you see them.

Will

[gail bisson]

This is wonderful Daniel.
Love the action, the POV and the IQ.
No nits from me,
gail