Common Goldeneye

[John Zimmerman]

This is a Common Goldeneye doing his courting call.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash Used No
Lens 100-400L IS
Focal Length 360 mm
Exposure Time 1/400 sec
Aperture f/7.1
ISO Equivalent 400

[Arthur Morris]

I like the unusual angle and the wonderful display. The exposure looks good but the whites migth do better if you increased the density via a QM, multiply layer, and reduce opacity. I would select the pupil with a QM, hit CNTLR U, de-Sat and darken to 80% to make the eye appear sharper.

later and love, artie

[Daniel Cadieux]

How in the world did you get so close to one of these guys?? Interesting perspective and perfect depiction of the courting behaviour.

[Kenn Christensen]

wow.. is that one a pet? these guys never let me within about 200 feet if they have anything to say about it.. and they usually do.... I have to have VERY effective camo to get any closer.... a blind wont do.. they have an aversion to blinds in THIS state...

[Linda Robbins]

Very interesting view from above and great pose. Artie's tip about increasing the density will work really well on this image I think, and his eye trick works magic.

[John Zimmerman]

For some reason I didn't read the details of the forum and I should have posted this photograph in the Avian, Captive and Hand Of Man forum. This Common Goldeneye was in an enclosed area.

[Arthur Morris]

Hi John, No problema at all. I have moved the post to its proper location. Exactly where was the image made? Pretty neat that a captive duck feels at home enough to show off for the ladies.

later and love, artie

[John Zimmerman]

Thank you for moving the post. This bird was at a place called the Ecomuseum. You can find out about the place at: http://www.ecomuseum.ca/.

[Arthur Morris]

YAW and thanks for the link. It looks like an interesting place to hone your skills.
later and love, artie

[Jim Poor]

He looks like a puppet! Very interesting.