Common Goldeneye Jump Start.
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.
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.
Dan you have really caught the action of this Duck take off,nice detail and exposure,very well caught.
Keith.
Great running take-off, with good splash. Nicely exposed. Fun birds to watch, in the rare occasions that I get to see them.
This is great Daniel. Excellent wing, head and feet position. Plus beautiful details. Can't remember seeing a better Goldeneebimage than this one.
Wonderfull capture, Daniel. Could not ask for a more perfect moment fitting of your description of the take-off.
Geoffrey
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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
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.
Wonderful image Daniel, From the wing position to the splash behind the bird all the elements fall into place.
Don Lacy
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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
This is wonderful Daniel.
Love the action, the POV and the IQ.
No nits from me,
gail
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