Goosander (Mergus merganse)

[Jonathan Ashton]

Handheld image, rather distant but I though unusual enough to make a post.

OM-1
Lens : OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC
Focal Length (35 mm conversion) : 946.0mm
Exposure mode : Manual exposure
ISO: 800
Exposure compensation : +0.7 EV
Shutter : 1/2000 sec
F number : F5.6

ACR/PSCC

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi Jon, unusual indeed. A bird I am not familiar with. I like the simplicity of the image, the flying pose with the wings down, the open mouth quite different, nice background. I like the image, thank you for sharing.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Hi Jon,

Yes, a very unusual shot of a difficult bird. I'm enjoying the detail of the back of the wing and I find the head angle and open beak truly wacky!

I can appreciate how challenging it can be to get such a good exposure, especially the eye on the dark brown head.

Thanks for sharing, Gerald

[William Dickson]

I like this Jon. The crop looks good as does the position of the bird. Great calling pose, and detail on the bird. Looks a wee bit under exposed here.

Will