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Male Common Goldeneye


Male Common Goldeneye
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Super U.V.
Exposure: f/8, 1/2500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Anatidae photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-04 13:29
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Male Common Goldeneye landing (on ice)
Done at Tommy Thompson Park - Downtown Toronto

The black-and-white Common Goldeneye is one of the last ducks to migrate south in fall. It often will winter as far north as open water permits.

Description
Medium-sized diving duck.
Chunky body.
Large head.
Male white with black back and head, and circular white spot on face.

Size: 40-51 cm (16-20 in)
Wingspan: 77-83 cm (30-33 in)
Weight: 600-1300 g (21.18-45.89 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male patterned in bold black and white, female smaller and gray with brown head.

Other Names
Garrot commun, Garrot à oeil d'or (French)
Porrón osculado (Spanish)
(from "All About Birds")

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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2008-03-04 13:37]

Hi Mario. This such fine work. the detail in the feathers is first class. good natural colours. with spot on timing from you to get this in flight shot. very well done TFS.
Nick..

  • Great 
  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2008-03-04 13:42]

Hi Mario,

This is a very good in flight shot. Sharp and great action.
I like to see the goldeneye. Its a nice bird. TFS.

regards,
Zeno.

Hola Mario,
Una foto impactante, con excelente acción, detalles y composición, Además me enseñas una especie que no conocía ni en fotos ni ilustraciones. Gracias
Hernán

Hello Mario,
Fantastic capture, excellent sharpness and depth of field, great timing anf nice composition,lovely colors and good clarity.
Angela

hello Mario

superb in-flight shot, excellent POV & framing, great moment
to shoot the duck at that pose on the airs, lovely luminosity
of your image, excellent sharpness & details, and i love
the blur at the wings showing the motion of the image, TFS

Asbed

Hi Mario,

Excellent shot. Good sharpness and beautiful colors.

regards,

Paulo

Mario,

I see we both have love of photography birds,
Great job here with this golden eye,
I like how you stopped the action,
TFS

fototab

Great shot! The brightly coloured eyes and the perfect timing of the shot make this special.

  • Great 
  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-03-04 18:53]

Hola Mario.
Fina foto, elegantes colores, alta nitidez, finos detalles.
Luis52.

  • Great 
  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 38 N: 1560] (5019)
  • [2008-03-04 19:12]

Hi Mario,
Great in-flight shot with excellent detail, stunning colours, wonderful lighting, lovely work, all the best Cheers Rick :)

  • Great 
  • Tabib Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 5 N: 151] (720)
  • [2008-03-04 19:35]

Hello Mario,

Great in-flight shot. Very sharp with pro setup.
TFS,
/Redzlan/.

amazing capture, u could almost feel the flying, TFS Ori

Very nice stopped action on this Goldeneye Mario. Very good light on this one, even giving us shadow from the wings on his body. Great colour and detail seen throughout. Excellent sharp focus on the bird.

Thanks, John

Hi Mario

Still looks cold in Canada with all that icey water in teh background.
Great action shot resulting in a unique pose.
Great sharpness and well composed.

Chris

  • Great 
  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2008-03-05 2:16]

Hi Mario, fabulous action shot with a great moment caught in flight, very well composed. Super focus and sharpnes with great detail and good light and colour. I would love to see on of these Ducks. Great work.
tfs
debz

  • Great 
  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2008-03-05 4:29]

Felicitari, o poza perfecta!

Hi Mario,

I love the expression he had on his face!
Great timing in capturing this duck in flight!
Beautiful vivid natural colours where you've managed the white perfectly!
Very well done!

Lise

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2008-03-05 12:45]

Hello Mario,
Very good photo of this Goldeneye in flight. excellent sharpness and beautiful natural colours. Great DOF and timing.
Regards,
Peter

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