Common Goldeneye - first images with new 40D!!

[Glenn Bartley]

Hey everyone,

Today was sunny and I ventured out to test out my new 40D. It performed excellently :) I really like the new highlight recovery mode and it came in handy on these high contrast goldeneyes.

This is also the first image Ive processed using ACR so I'd love to hear how everyone thinks the processing is looking.

Cheers!



Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1/3
ISO: 320
Focal length: 500mm + 1.4x
Full frame :)

[Fabs Forns]

Whooooa!!! Nice, Glenn, enjoy your new toy :)

Wish for a bit more of the water trail behind this beauty. Great exposure control. Does it work in 14 bit? I find that makes a BIG difference.

[Judd Patterson]

Glad that you have the 40D, Glenn! You did an excellent job catching that magnificent green on the head. It's also great that you and the camera handled the exposure so well...my personal preference would be to allow the feathers to go just a bit whiter (they seem a little gray). You might just try a slight curves adjustment on the feathers so that you go closer to white while retaining important contrast.

[Rick A. Brown]

Simply awesome, nice low angle, good light, and of course a lovely bird. Looks like I really should come to Vancouver Island when I finish my current project.

[Tony Whitehead]

Great shot Glen, I really like the blue on the water of the wake and droplets on the feather tips - it complements the yellow eye beautifully - agree with Fabs that a longer trail would add to the image.

[Maxis Gamez]

Very nice Glen. The pose is terrific and the eyes are incredible.

[D. Robert Franz]

I think you've done well. The 14bit and highlight priority mode work well on these types of subjects.. A little more room all around would be nice.

[Hillebrand Breuker]

congrats with the new toy. Seems an excellent camera! the whites are a bit off. A bit more space around has also been mentioned.

[Marko Matesic]

congrats......excellent capture!

[Mike Lentz]

Just terrific, Glenn! I love this species and you did a great job on your exposure with this guy.

[David Dilworth]

Excellent photo of this bird - one of the best I've seen posted online. I don't mind the crop at the water trail, but my preference would be to have more real estate above the bird. The reflection of the bird in this photo does not add to it, IMO. Seeing a little more of the water might balance out the intensity of the whiteness on the body of the bird. Regardless, I'd include it in my yearly bird calendar just as it is.