Pintail

[Ted Scalzo]

Happened upon three Pintails by accident. Sitting at the edge of a pond just setting up, when I hear this snorting sound and out from under the brush overhanging the water these three appear-no light and I had no flash.
But managed to get 5 shots before they flew.

Canon 40 D 300 2.3 2X
f 7.1 1/320 Iso 400
Slight crop H/S in PS
NR on background.

[Jim Poor]

Sweet. I wish I could get closer to the Pintails around here. I might tone down the reflection on the bill a touch.

[Tom Cudzilo]

Very nice. I like how the background compliments the birds colors. Thanx for sharing.

[Ed Cordes]

Some times things just work out. The detail in the Pintail is great. Comp with space to swim into is also good. I agree the water reflection is a bit distracting. All that said great image.

[John Cooper]

A very pleasing composition Ted, Good exposure & detail, and I like the cool tones in the water complimenting the blue bill.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice, Ted. Did you use Shadow/Highlight on the face? It looks a little noisy. Agree in toning down the reflection.

[Ted Scalzo]

I did apply S/H overall did not do selective work. That is something I need to get better at.