Barrow's Goldeneye

Posted by LHays on Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:06 am

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This is probably my favorite image after spending 2 weeks in Alaska. It was one of those rare moments when everything came together. I had just gotten out early on my first day when I saw this. I grabbed my beanbag (I hadn't gotten my tripod set up yet), put it on the picnic table near the shore which made a wonderful blind. The light was beautiful, as the duck and the water was as smooth as glass when he came near shore.

Canon 5d Mk4
500mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x TC III
f/5.6, ISO 800, ss 1/2000, manual
Bean bag on picnic table

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by himadri roy on Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:02 am

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Sweet & dynamic image of this beautiful duck. Love the reflection & light.

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by Ron Day on Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:15 pm

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Easy to understand it’s your favorite, Lana. Excellent composition with the duck on the thirds and trailed by its wake, which also is an excellent leading line. Beautiful iridescence revealed on the head, and the reflection is wonderful. Congrats.

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by Karl Egressy on Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:57 pm

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It would be my favorite too, Lana. Great shot in all aspects.

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by KK Hui on Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:59 pm

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The light and the water color really make this shot, Lana!
The beautiful iridescence is priceless too ...
Well done.

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by Paul Rossi on Tue Jun 26, 2018 2:00 pm

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Absolutely beautiful.

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:29 pm

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No wonder this is a favourite Lana, perfect composition and exposure on this little beauty, while the colour and light on the water create a magical mood!

Beautiful.

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