Goldeneyes...

[dankearl]

Male Common Goldeneye.
D500, 700mm (500pf w/ 1.4), f8, 1/2500, iso900
goldeye4bp.jpg (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=189597&stc=1&d=1609952661)

[Dorian Anderson]

That stare is killer! Easy to see how they got their name. Low angle is where it's at.

Front of neck looks a bit hot, and I think it might be worth taming the blue hues.

A very memorable image regardless

[Randy Stout]

Dan:

An amazing stare. Agree about the whites. I am getting in the 240 range, and not much detail showing up. Great shooting angle.

I might also consider a subtle gradient filter on the bottom of the frame.

Cheers

Randy