Pintails Classic Pose

Gallery: AvianPosted February 2, 2012236 views13 comments

After carving detailed ducks and birds for over 30 years, I finally got this pintail earlier today and in their classic Tails up pose. I think this one may just be my best pintail shot to date and I'm pleased add it to my gallery. Image captured at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, WA

Larger version available, "Thanks for stopping!"

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/8 1/180 ISO 125

Auto window beanbag rest, CS5, LR3, NIK's suite

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 2, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Gorgeous shot of this pintail Craig, great detail and a wonderful reflection. I would like to see a little more room on the left if you have it, as I think it would enhance the comp.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 2, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Classic, indded! perfect pose and reflection, great environment, and lovely gold-ish water.

Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 2, 2012 at 10:38 PM

I love it. A "formal" composition. Wonderful understated natural color.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on February 3, 2012 at 12:24 AM

Very nice Craig. Looks like he knew he was getting his picture taken!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 3, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Excellent Craig, I especially like the environment and birds reflection here.
The birds colors and this habitat have created an attractive look.
In other words, the B&W and sepia tones work together very nicely here.
Well done!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 3, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Wonderful pose, reflection and nice job on dealing with the difficult color contrast on the pintail and not blowing out the whites.
Well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 3, 2012 at 9:30 PM

nice one, Craig. great pose and a nice setting. you have certainly mastered the beanbag technique, with very good results at slow shutter speeds.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on February 3, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Nice shot, Craig. I love the colors, especially the way the brown of the pintail and the water blend.
Really well done.
Jaymes

Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 4, 2012 at 1:26 AM

My favorite duck. Nice color and reflection, almost antique looking.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 4, 2012 at 7:23 PM

Excellent shot, love the pose. The colors really harmonize well.

Ray

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Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on February 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Beautiful image. Thanks for sharing

Andrew

Registered on February 16, 2008, 200 Posts, 317 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on February 6, 2012 at 12:44 AM

Craig,
What a specimen. Really nicely done. Love the tail up position. The water color and the setting are just superb. Nice control over the whites too. Would love to see just a smidge more room in front but that is only a personal preference. Superb image Craig.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Hi craig

The larger version shows off perfectly the detail and color of the Pintail's delicate plumage, the water reflection is an added bonus!! A marvelous capture

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments