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Goldeneye

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Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 27, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Goldeneye
I was given a tip off from a friend about a place on Lake Geneva where the goldeneye are in good numbers and not far out as per the norm, I popped down for a recce yesterday and there were 150+ but still a fair way out so decided to go early this morning-It was freezing fog here today but after a couple of hours hiding under a bush i managed a few shots-Back tomorrow

Canon 1D3 + 2x F11+1
Posted by PhilH on January 27, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I Like this Dave, good viewpoint and the lack of a horizon makes for a great effect, the darker plumage looks a little blocked up but that is probably more due to the compression...

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 27, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Hi Dave,

Very nice image , agree with Phil re the lack of horizon this effect really makes the image for me.
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Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Paul Inglis on January 27, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Hi Dave,

Absolutely spot-on! Love it! The lack of horizon as Phil said really does make something special.
Posted by Des Ong on January 27, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Love the simplicity of this shot Dave :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on January 27, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Great shot Dave. I love the light and eye. Very well done.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Paul Ashton on January 27, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Lovely composition Dave. The reflection balances the image beautifully and you've captured the all important eye.
Posted by eric weight on January 27, 2008 at 3:32 PM
very artistic shot. I really like it.

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Posted by David Kjaer on January 27, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Hi Dave

Works well for me - I really like it!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 27, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Lovely image Dave, the lack of horizon works brilliantly :toast:

I think Phil is spot on about compression in the blacks losing the detail, but what can you do :frown:

Real top job :wavey:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on January 28, 2008 at 5:23 AM
Great shot of an elusive bird


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Posted by John Chapman on January 28, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Nice one Dave and a great setting. :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Danny Green on January 29, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Great Shot Dave

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Danny