Northern Pintail: Just Passing Through

[Bill Dix]

From Brigantine several winters ago. This is the 7th frame in a 9-frame sequence of this handsome drake as he flew across the salt marsh. It was sheer luck that he positioned himself in the strip of water in this frame. I think the Northern Pintail is the most elegant of waterfowl, as his down-wing, stretched out flight position illustrates. Cropped some from right and stretched the canvas a bit on the left, to give him some flying room.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 800, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual. Gitzo and Mongoose.

[Marina Scarr]

What a terrific choice for the theme, and how awesome that the duck flew through the spot with the water behind it. Lovely image and I really enjoy the color palette.

[Grace Scalzo]

Beautiful theme image, Bill. Elegant is a good word for that duck, and the water is a great element. Well done and a pleasure to view.

[John Robinson]

Nice one Bill. Echo comments above. Great positioning.
JohnR

[William Dickson]

You nailed this one Bill. Lovely detail on the subject with a very nice BG.

Will

[adrian dancy]

Well nailed and pin sharp. I like the environs in this image.

[David Cowling]

Great flight shot. Pin sharp bird and great complimentary background. Well done.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Good one, Bill. Love the full stretch, wings down, and position in the frame. Beautiful complimentary tones surrounding this beauty.


Geoffrey

[David Salem]

Perfect frame for the theme Bill. The colors, details and comp look great. I agree that the Sprig (Pintail) is the most elegant of all the duck species. I have been hunting ducks with my falcons for over 25 years and a Sprig (Pintail) is the most awesome flier and the most challenging of all the duck species also. Love it!

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. Your comments are always appreciated.