Northern PintailThis 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 ... 3Likes
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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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02-01-2012, 11:39 PM
Awesome light on your subject, John. You did well. | | | |
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02-01-2012, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by labmansid Awesome light on your subject, John. You did well. | Thanks, Sid!
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02-02-2012, 02:17 PM
Beautiful !! Love the warm colors | | | |
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02-02-2012, 02:50 PM
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02-03-2012, 09:32 PM
Very nice John!! I love the sleekness of these ducks!!
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02-03-2012, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by lhdvies Very nice John!! I love the sleekness of these ducks!!
Leon | Thanks, Leon! It was my first time to see a Pintail. They look quite stately floating in the water.
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02-04-2012, 08:44 AM
Super image, John. Beautiful bird.
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02-04-2012, 11:52 AM
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02-04-2012, 12:50 PM
I like seeing birds in their natural environment so this looks great to me!
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02-04-2012, 01:25 PM
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02-04-2012, 05:22 PM
Beautiful shot John. I need to get out there soon. | | | | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode |
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