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    Love these guys in breeding plumage.

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    Probably my favorite flight shot of yours (except maybe the Painted Bunting ). Exceptional flight image! Peak action, great eye contact, and a perfect exposure. Love the curl in the tail feathers too. I've not seen this species in breeding plumage before.
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    An absolutely amazing image Alan! Images like this remind me of what is possible... Nice work!

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    This is an amazing image, Alan! The wing position, proximity to the water and detail presented are outstanding.
    When I was in Nome, I could not get close to Long-tailed Ducks for a good shot.
    Would you mind sharing some details on how you made the image?

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    I love the breeding plumage. We have lots of long tails in NS but only in winter. I love the purple and the eye. I like how low he is flying to the water and the curled wingtip.Love the wing position. Lovely!
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    PS Thanks for the info Alan.

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    Hi Alan,

    Very nice! I love the view of the near wing. The bird being slightly angled toward the viewer helps create and engagement for me. Great colors and composition. Well done. Thanks for sharing this lovely image.

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    Gorgeous image, and great colors on the wing. Nice bkgd and water ripples. The only thing I could think of is a bit more space in front, but he, it is perfect enough already.

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    WOW!!!!!!!!!!

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    One of the best flying duck images I've seen - stunning plumage.

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    Pose and SH beyond incredible. I have seen and photographed this duck a bunch; your image seems to have a magenta cast to the BLACKs. Detail in the near upper wing is insane.

    How many frames of this single fly by?
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    Wow, this is just awesome, Alan! Love the low flight path, wonderful detail, and water texture really make for great composition. Well done!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Pose and SH beyond incredible. I have seen and photographed this duck a bunch; your image seems to have a magenta cast to the BLACKs. Detail in the near upper wing is insane.

    How many frames of this single fly by?
    I see the magenta, thanks. I kept 11 frames from this flight pass, with 6 being as sharp as the one I posted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luis Villablanca View Post
    This is an amazing image, Alan! The wing position, proximity to the water and detail presented are outstanding.
    When I was in Nome, I could not get close to Long-tailed Ducks for a good shot.
    Would you mind sharing some details on how you made the image?
    Hey again Luis. They are very responsive to playback. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Murphy View Post
    Hey again Luis. They are very responsive to playback. Thanks.
    Thanks for the hint, Alan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Murphy View Post
    I see the magenta, thanks. I kept 11 frames from this flight pass, with 6 being as sharp as the one I posted.
    Thanks Alan. How many frames in all from the single pass?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Thanks Alan. How many frames in all from the single pass?
    16 frames.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Murphy View Post
    16 frames.
    Thanks and wow. That should open a few eyes. In a similar situation I would get off 2 or 3 at most...
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    Amazing flight shot, Alan.
    Love the closeness to the water, wing position and most of all the beautiful breeding plumage that you never see here.

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    great angle and pose captured well here Alan... very nicely done..

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    Just a phenomenal frame, Alan. Echo all the positive comments above. Probably the best duck in flight image I've ever seen.
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    Alan, this image is just amazing, the small drops of water, the wing position, the skimming just over the water..........
    I don't think I have liked a flight shot better.....

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    Alan, not much else to say except "Great Job." I am gong to put this next to my computer to remind me what I am working for. Thanks for sharing.

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    Amazing. Your usual great techs with amazing detail bu ti especially love the lines and super curves in this one as well as the colors and feather detail.

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    Found it. Love it. Fantastic timing and love how low it flies over the water.
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