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Salute from a Golden Eye


Salute from a Golden Eye
Photo Information
Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3388 W: 343 N: 9480] (30807)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 100-300 /4 HSM, Digital RAW 100
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-05-02 11:45
Viewed: 1162
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
En. Goldeneye, Da. Hvinand, Du. Brilduiker, Fi. Telkkä, Fr. Garrot ŕ oeil d'or, Ge. Schellente, It. Quattrocchi, No. Kvinand, Sp. Porrón osculado, Sw. Knipa

You know that I have post this Golden Eye before when he acts crazy and tease me.
Mad Bird, attacking Golden Eye, . teaser.
This is a normal behaviour for a Golden Eyes; he does this when he meets the Mrs Golden Eye for the first time in the morning and when he has been away on a fishing trip.
It’s only the, male who does this expression.
I hope you like him when he acts normally.

From www.birdgude.com
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At rest the male Golden eye looks mostly white with a dark head, mantle and rear. The big white blob behind the bill is conspicuous and distinctive. Females are harder to identify appearing dark grey-brown with darker heads and usually showing various amounts of white in the closed wing. Even if this isn't visible they can be identified by their bulbous head shape, bulging at the nape. In flight, Golden eye are fast, direct fliers with mostly white inner wings. They make a characteristic whistling noise as they fly by.
Breeds in wooded areas near lakes and pools. Winters on estuaries, coasts, lakes and reservoirs.
Recently established in small numbers as a breeding species, mainly in Highland Scotland. Chiefly, however, a widespread winter visitor, found on many inland waters, as well as around coasts.
One of the commonest breeding ducks of Scandinavia, occurring throughout central Europe in winter
At least 83-109 pairs breed mainly in Scotland, with perhaps a few pairs in Ireland. 10 000-17 000 birds winter in Britain and Ireland.
At least 230,000-280,000 pairs breed in Europe. Russian population 28000-48000
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Technique:
Sigma 100-300 /4 EX HSM
ISO 100, Raw-format, One shot Autofocus
Converted, Levels/Curves, Contrast, Crop, resized to 800 pixels , converted to sRGB save as JPG for the WEB. I used Adobe Photoshop CS2 (tryout version)
sAner, marhowie, Fisher, PDP, pompey, Lesley, LordPotty, dew77, liquidsunshine, Luc has marked this note useful
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Great, funny action shot :) I am not a fan of male ducks right now, but this is very cute.

TFS
Elize

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2005-05-02 12:28]

Une trčs belle photo, l'exposition et les couleurs sont parfaites.


Félicitations pour la pose du caard.

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  • Midi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 24 N: 183] (2417)
  • [2005-05-02 12:29]

Very funny position... good job for the photographer. Nice colours too.

Gert, What a pose! Never seen a duck contort in such fashion before..Very good details and exposure, well done my friend!

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-05-02 13:56]

These positions of the Golden eye have been superb, especially this one.
Excelent capture and well done on the composition.

Mike

Very well done, Gert. You have captured the typical attitude of this goldeneye. The colours of the reflection on the water are neutral so that we can appreciate the beautiful colors of the bird.
Stefan.

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 745] (2768)
  • [2005-05-02 15:39]

Lovely natural shot Gert, i also have some pictures of the Goldeneye in this pose, but not as good as yours.
Great note and beautiful exposure control.
TFS.

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  • Lesley Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 13 N: 913] (2988)
  • [2005-05-02 15:43]

Wow... what a position he is in! This is a super image, Gert!

Hmmm.. I couldn't do that...

Well caught Gert, good work.

A very unusual duck Gert.It has a very short beak and extremely silly behaviour.A lovely clear shot of it too.
Great details and composition,as usual.Good work.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6167] (21074)
  • [2005-05-03 0:27]

I love the pose on this one, Gert. What a great capture. Sharp sharp details, excellent composition and exposure. Great job!

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-05-03 3:55]

Hehehe, it's great to see your mad duck again Gert! :) This pose is again hilarious. This duck is a model. :) Good exposure. Sharp details, wonderful colors and excellent DOF & POV. Well done on the composition. This is a good picture. TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-05-03 4:03]

Hello Gert!
I think,she was praying.:-).Colors,details and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-05-03 4:37]

Maybe he is knocked out by her beauty? :-) Very nice capture Gert, the composition is great and lovely details. I love the eye. What kind of Goldeneye is this one? It's looks different to the ones I am familiar with. Very nice work.

A most unusual pose and behaviour. Nevertheless great composition and an attractive species. Well done to capture and publish this unusual behaviour.

Great shot Gert,
This is a laid back duck!! Great composition, colours and sharp details. Nicely exposed. Thanks for posting

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2005-05-03 21:04]

Personal assessment of the photo: great. Very funny
Very good visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you again Gert.

Great shot Gert, very funny pose. Congratulations for your 8000 well earned.
Well done.
TFS.

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