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    Robert O'Toole
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    One of my favorite pintail images from this Nov in Bosque. I spent time some time this year patiently waiting for the ducks to fly from the marsh pond to the toll booth pond. The afternoon light and wind were perfect and made for some great opportunities.


    Thanks for looking, critiques welcome.

    Nikon D300, Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR + 1.4X, 1/1250 @ 5.6
    ISO: 320, Handheld.

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    Last edited by Robert O'Toole; 12-12-2008 at 07:13 PM.

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    Pefect. Breathtaking. EXP and SH right on. Love the placement of the HORZ and the underwing details. Now here is the bad news boys and girls, Robert has about five that I consider much better than this one....

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    Robert, this looks like a really nice image...wonderful light, great "wings-up" position, and I like the few drops trailing down. As posted there is a rather noticeable halo surrounding the face/head.

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    I love Pinnies and this is an excellent image! Show more!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel Cadieux View Post
    Robert, this looks like a really nice image...wonderful light, great "wings-up" position, and I like the few drops trailing down. As posted there is a rather noticeable halo surrounding the face/head.
    Thanks Daniel, you are correct on the halo, re-sized from the orig and re-upped.

    Robert

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    A beautiful image Robert, not much more to say.
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    Looks much better Robert!

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    Beautiful background and perfect pose.

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    Light is beautiful but I don't like the two waterdrops. Certainly well presented.

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