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This is a discussion on Northern Pintail within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; Village Creek Drying Beds has several winter species right now that make for great images if the surroundings weren't so ...

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Northern Pintail - 02-01-2012, 07:15 PM

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Village Creek Drying Beds has several winter species right now that make for great images if the surroundings weren't so ugly.

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02-01-2012, 07:37 PM


Excellent shot John. It's hard to get close to these guys. Good work.

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02-01-2012, 08:01 PM


Very pretty guy, like how the picture blends well. I don't have any issue with the background good job.
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02-01-2012, 10:15 PM


Thanks, Tim. This is actually a fair crop given the distance of about 250'. Just couldn't get real close to them today.

David, thanks. I guess the brown weeds to work with the overall scheme.

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Awesome light on your subject, John. You did well.

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Beautiful !! Love the warm colors

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Very nice John!! I love the sleekness of these ducks!!

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Very nice John!! I love the sleekness of these ducks!!

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Thanks, Leon! It was my first time to see a Pintail. They look quite stately floating in the water.

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Super image, John. Beautiful bird.

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I like seeing birds in their natural environment so this looks great to me!

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