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These guys know the drill: float downstream while diving once in a while to attempt to feed, then fly back upstream to float down again. Repeat. Usually too far out, but once in a while the flight path has them closer to shore for better opportunities. here is one such better passes.
Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC III, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/3200., f/5.6, ISO 1600, natural light, handeld, cropped for comp, some hightlights in the water cloned and/or patched out.
Daniel:
Great full down pose, angle towards us, orange feet, color harmony between wings and water, comp.
I might consider sharpening the face/eye a bit more.
Cheers
Randy
Really like how the bird is just above the water. Nice flight pose as well.
Goldeneyes are like a dream for me. Can not go anywhere near the water in winter time without seeing them. But they are never anywhere near the shore! Nice flight pose and angle. I agree with Randy that the head could use a bit more sharpening.
Beautiful Image. Everything looks perfect to me.
Nice Head Angle, and wing position.
TFS
Really like this one Daniel. The placement of the bird in the frame is spot on, as is the clarity and bokeh. Greetings from Brisbane.
Hi Daniel,
Really fine one - nice wing position - all looks good to me.
Allen
I really like this.
It is hard to get a nice image of these guys flying.
Nice wing position and exposure is spot on.
I would be tempted to lighten the dark horizontal line above the duck,
Gail
Good observations in the field have given you the chance for the shot, and you can't argue with the results - a great wings down pose and a nice flying angle. Having seen these guys in action they can certainly motor!
Mike
Looking good Dan. As Gail said it is difficult to get a good flight shot on these birds. They are so fast and the flight path always changes. You captured this one well.
Will
Wow, all has been said, Id be super happy with this one Dan!
Perfect flight angle, wings down pose. All came together.
A beautiful BIF in my books mate!
TFS
I don't think I have ever been in front of one of these guys with my camera, but if I were, I would only hope to get a frame as nice as this. Very well done with a challenging subject!
