Golden "eye"

[Bonnie Block]

I made this image today, while trying to capture the male breeding display of the Common Goldeneye. I did not get exactly that-- this was a frame taken during a fight of two males. It was hard to get anything out of the fight as the water was going everywhere!
I did experiment with a larger crop, but I liked the intensity of the bird more when croppped close.
1 D MKIII 300/2.8 IS + 2X TC
1/2000s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso640 -1 ec

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Bonnie,

Excellent capture. Very dramatic and sharp. You did well with the exposure and timing!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Bonnie the prominent eye does it for me !!!!! Love it Most images with water splashing all over the place don't work but this is just great for my taste !!! The total direct eye contact and sharpness just make it right Also like the cropping Big Congrats !!!!!!!

[Jim Poor]

Awesome! I agree the tight crop does real well here.

[George DeCamp]

A wonderful image, congrats on the capture you make here. The tight crop works fantastic because it brings you right into the action.

[John Cooper]

Wow! lots of action going on here Bonny. Love the sharp head and all the water disturbance - well done!! (exceptional quality with the x2 TC).

[Ed Cordes]

Not your average Golden Eye image. I like the intensity and the splash. Tight crop works for me.

[Tom Cudzilo]

Great image. I only wish I could get even remotely close to these guys. So far that is not happening. Thanx for sharing.

[Robert D. Gregg]

Great Job Bonnie. The eye is so sharp. The tight crop works well here.

Thanks for sharing.

BigBob...

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great timing,i love the colors,details and the big yellow eye!!!