Goldeneye

[Verena Meraldi]

I spent some time with a dear friend observing and photographing this Goldeneye 3 days ago, this image doesn't have the best of lights, but I liked the pose. I look forward to your comments and suggestions!

Verena

Nikon D3s, Sigma 150-500 @500mm, ISO 400, f9, 1/1250

[Fabs Forns]

The pose makes a keeper for me too. I'm sure you can get more detail out of the neck blacks with that wonder camera of yours :)

[Gail Spitler]

Not only is the bird's posture very appealing, but I also like the action of the wave in front of the bird and the splash behind him. Nice capture.
Cheers
Gail

[Dave Leroy]

Nicely done.
I really like the pose and action.
Composition works well too.

I might take a bit off the top.

[Connie Mier]

I like it, the pose is great and good sharpness on the bird and splashing water.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose and splash. Well done!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wow cool timing and the pose is over the top. A keeper for sure and many thanks for sharing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good behaviour captured!! I'd certainly keep it for sure too. I'm wondering if darkening the shadowed parts of the splash/drops would better balance the image....but well done overall!

[Verena Meraldi]

Hi everybody,

Thank you very much for your nice comments! I just got my new camera a few days ago and feel like a child with a new toy! So I hope I will learn, as you mentioned Fabs, to make wonders with it, but that takes time, practice and good advice! I cropped the image a bit at the top, and tried darkening the drops and splashes like Dave and Daniel suggested, here's what came out.

Thanks again!
Verena

[John Chardine]

It works really well. Love the repost Verena. This behaviour only lasts for a split second so you were ready for the action! There are so many image elements that are great but I love the little "bow wave" as the male pushes forward and makes the splash.

To say it as a nice afternoon is an understatement!