Landing adult drake Common Goldeneye – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I’m anxious to start photographing the ducks I see close to home during the winter here in the Salt Lake Valley and from what I understand a few Common Goldeneyes have shown up. I’m hoping that this year I’ll be able to take more photos of the Common Goldeneyes in flight and displaying.
I’ve gotten a few images of this diving duck species displaying but many of those images are from a distance and I’d like some that are closer and frame filling. I’ve also taken some photos of this species in flight but I’d like more.
This photo was taken nearly two years ago at a pond close to where I live as the adult drake Common Goldeneye was about to land on the surface of the pond. I like how he is using his wings, tail and even his feet to slow down his momentum.
Life is good.
Mia
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It would be nice to have both golden eye and mergansers around more often. Such beautiful birds and fun to watch dive and resurface.
I hope you get your wish. I really hope it.