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22-JAN-2016 Hank Vander Velde

20160122-1 731 SERIES - Common Goldeneye r1.jpg

Ottawa West

Four images of male Goldeneyes, from landing to cruising to takeoff and flight.

Top image: Just after landing.


Cruising along, but very alert as soon as it spots me on shore.


A quick running takeoff.


Flying away low over the water..

Nikon NIKON D7200,Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm f5.6E ED VR
1/1600s f/7.1 at 500.0mm iso450 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
janescottcumming05-Feb-2016 22:59
An incredible set of images, well done! These guys look like they might be related to the Loon. V
Penny B05-Feb-2016 15:22
A super series of action shots.
Stephanie05-Feb-2016 11:59
Great series Hank! I think these are such pretty ducks! :)
hayl05-Feb-2016 11:28
Great series. I really like the running takeoff.
Doug Griffith05-Feb-2016 07:13
Really nice series, Hank. Super flight shot in the last image.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal05-Feb-2016 07:07
Wederom een hele mooie serie Hank, de 200/ 500 doet zijn werk goed.
joseantonio05-Feb-2016 05:02
You live in a wonderful area for enjoying wildlife
fotabug05-Feb-2016 04:42
What a marvelous bird, and a really fine series of shots! V Looks like that lens is a winner! V
Jim Coffman05-Feb-2016 04:16
A very fine series, Hank! You see such a variety of wildlife..
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