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    Default Female Goldeneye Flap

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    Taken today on the Deschutes river mouth in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon.
    There were Common and Barrows Goldeneyes on the river, if anyone can identify the female (Dorian Anderson)?
    I think this is a Common with the head shape.
    D500, 700mm (500pf w/ 1.4tc), f8, 1/2500, iso1250
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    Dan Kearl

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    Very nice Dan. Exposure looks spot on, and I really like the details captured. I would only ask for a little more room on the LHS...a minor nitpic. The water droplets are an added bonus. Nice to see the 1.4x still captures great detail/clarity...I may invest in one!

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    Dan:

    Agree with Paul re: LHS. It isn't bad, but the line of the wing leads one right to the frame edge, so more noticeable. Excellent shooting angle. Nice bird angle, flying drops, soft background.

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    This is a Common Goldeneye based on the bill and forehead. Barrow's has a smaller bill and steeper forehead. Beyond that, the shot looks very nice. Great action and detail, and the low angle isolates the bird well. Droplets are great. Maybe a touch more sharpening on the head.

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    Terrific, details, colors, and i like the green sheen on the back of the neck. I like the flying drops and details on the whites, looks real good.

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    Classic wingflap. Quite nice low angle and water drops.

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