Long-tailed Duck.

[Karl Egressy]

This image was found among recovered files that I accidentally
erased from a card and then used a recovery program to recover them.

I have been a member here since 2009 and I feel I need a break.
Thanks for all the comments and all the help I received from you during those years.
It made me a better photographer for sure and in the meantime I had a lot of fun.
Thank you all.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 500 f 4.0 L IS
ISO 800
f 6.3
1/2500 s

[Bill Dix]

Spectacular flight shot, Karl. Great wing position and exposure. Only wish for a little more room all around. I appreciate all of your advice and comments over the years, and hope for more of your images and input.

[John Rowell]

I'm sure glad you recovered this image, it's a keeper. Great sharpness, really like the wing position. Also really like the detail in the wing feathers, and look at that bill. Very cool. The wispy background clouds add a lot to the image. I agree with Bill that a bit more room all around might be good.

We each have to restructure our priorities every now and then, I hope that photography is able to continue as one of yours.

[christopher galeski]

Nice image Karl,good BG,very nice detail,agree on a little bit more room all round,have a nice break,and hope to see more images later on in the future.TFS.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Karl,
I really like this image - nice flight pose with the downturned wings, good exposure and sharpness, and pleasing background.

I appreciate the comments you have provided on my images...best wishes to you.

Allen

[Joseph Przybyla]

You nailed it, Karl. Great flight image. Thank you for sharing.

I enjoyed you participation and comments on my images. Hoping all is well and you come back in the future.

[keith mitchell]

Karl please don't make your break for to long,you have shown us some fine images and given good and helpful comments.
Best regards Keith.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Awesome! The pose is perfect. Well exposed, sharp, good comp and BG. What's not to like? Keep well, thanks for active participation on BPN....

[steve torna]

I agree with all comments, well done in all respects! steve

[Matthew Jones]

Killer image Karl, love the pose and as a new member I'll be sad not to see your images on BPN during your break, they are always of a very high standard. Go well, all the best, Matt.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Karl, one of the best flight shots you have posted. Excellent flying pose, sharp, and pops so well against your pastel blue BG.

Enjoy your break, and hope all is well.

[Marina Scarr]

What a KILLER image to end on, and SO glad that you found it. Your participation has been such a breath of fresh air, Karl, and your progression throughout the recent years, has been just amazing and a thrill to watch. So glad that you learned from BPN, as so many of us has. Be well, happy shooting and we hope you'll sneak a peak every once in a while!

[David Salem]

This is THE best IF of a LTD I have ever seen!! I hope you just take a short breather then start posting more of your beautiful images. You are one of my favorite posters here so I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely
David

[Mike Poole]

Top notch image Karl - we all need a breather now and again, hope to see you back with even more enthusiasm.

Mike