Barrow's Goldeneye

[Jan Wegener]

Hi

One of the toughest species to get at eye level. They are very easy to get at bad angles (1-2m above).
It took me some planning to find a place where I could get in with my waders. Finally on Dec 24th I found a huge flock of Barrow's and Surf Scoters, quite close to the shore....so I tried for them.
I waited until they were all diving got in.....when they came up again, they swam about 50m away....
First I tried to follow them, but they still swam away. So I decided to wait. After about 15 minutes they came back !
The closest ones about 1-2 m away from me !!! :)
Was such a great experience to be in the middle of 500 ducks...:D

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle, exposure control and details. I just wish for more room at the right side.

[Arsdel Fluesmeier]

You're right , it's hard to get these at eye level. Very well done.

[Arthur Morris]

Lots of hard work, a little luck, great technique, & perfect SHARPNESS & EXPOSURE. A great combo. Very nicely done.

later and love, artie

[Fabs Forns]

Great work, Jan. Love that OOF water in the foreground, one of the exceptions of out of focus backgrounds. It works here.

[c.w. moynihan]

Another beauty Jan. You are certainly cleaning up with the waterfowl as of late. ;)

[Alan Melle]

Good job getting the iridescence in the head to show so well. Great light and perfect headturn. A terrific image!