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Barrows Goldeneye
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Barrows Goldeneye

by Greg Cope

Gallery: AvianPosted December 28, 2009141 views14 comments
Female Barrow's Goldeneye at dawn, Central California. Thanks for looking and critiquing
Canon 40D, 400mm f5.6L, low-angle finder, 1/800, f5.6, iso400, handheld

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 28, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Looks real good to me Greg. Fine detail where it should be and the bg tones provide a nice supporting palette for the Goldeneye.
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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on December 28, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Beautiful light and pose Greg :toast:
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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on December 28, 2009 at 2:39 PM
He stands out well against the background and the wing position is nice. :toast: Ron
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Comment posted by Ian Mason on December 28, 2009 at 3:37 PM
Oh that is just gorgeous! Beautiful light and superb colours.
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Comment posted by Jimmie Fata on December 28, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Morning stretch. Very nice photo.
Registered on December 27, 2009, 14 Posts, 55 Comments
Comment posted by Bryan Hix on December 28, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Beautiful warm light and neat pose. My preference would be for a bit more room at the top, but either way I like it. :smile:
Registered on June 13, 2008, 117 Posts, 755 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 28, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Great wing flapping pose Greg and the light is wonderful!
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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Both light and pose are spectacular Greg. Excellent exposure and eye contact also. If I had the room I might add a sliver up top. It really is a lovely image and I especially like the softness of the bird's left wing in this case.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 28, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Beautiful light and angle, Greg. :toast:
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 29, 2009 at 6:52 AM
What a wonderful shot Greg - love the warm lighting and low angle.

cheers
Rob
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Comment posted by bill meikle on December 29, 2009 at 8:52 AM
Great light and the pose is brilliant, these guys aren't easy!
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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 29, 2009 at 9:26 PM
The light is beautiful and the detail real sharp . I like the blurred wings and the water drops on the face.
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Sally King on December 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I love the light and the water droplets on the face. Great pose too. Nicely separated from the background.
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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on December 30, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Fantastic pose, great light. Very nice! :toast: :toast:
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