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16-JAN-2012 Hank v/d Velde

20111216 034 SERIES - Northern Pintail, male.jpg

Rideau River

Four images of a Northern Pintail (male) found amongst hundreds of Mallards and Blacks. This laggard seems to be right at home amongst our usual winter stay-overs.

Top Image: Walking on the ice.


A short flight.


Quacking away whilst taking a rest on the ice.


Out for a swim in the frigid water.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/1250s f/7.1 at 700.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)31-Mar-2012 18:35
Simply beautiful...excellent detail and light! V+
Paolo
Guest 22-Jan-2012 14:49
Really cool shots. I love Pintails. Such an elegant bird.
Michel Bordeleau22-Jan-2012 14:43
Very nice series of this "Winter" Pintail.
Janet Forjan-Freedman20-Jan-2012 20:29
Wow! A wonderful series showcasing this beautiful species!
Lieve Snellings20-Jan-2012 19:42
amazing series Hank !
Guest 20-Jan-2012 19:37
Wonderful serie Hank.Very lovely capture, nice light .
Guest 20-Jan-2012 18:07
wonderful serie Hank.
hge5420-Jan-2012 17:55
Great series, Hank. Tack sharp capture of the intricate feather pattern. These are not easy to shoot.
Jess. ( Lady.D.)20-Jan-2012 17:02
You got some great shot Hank, terrific series...
Lennart Waara20-Jan-2012 16:17
Excellent series and great photos!
Milan Vogrin20-Jan-2012 15:20
Great series!V!
jychamberland20-Jan-2012 15:10
excellent serie Hank!
Vickie BROWN20-Jan-2012 14:41
Wonderful series of such clean and sharp works Hank!
Joanne Kamo20-Jan-2012 13:31
Fabulous series on this gorgeous Pintail..they look cold!
Char20-Jan-2012 13:08
A terrific series of captures, Hank!
CM Kwan20-Jan-2012 12:26
Love the second one, Hank! V
Penny B20-Jan-2012 11:32
Great series Hank. Sharp images, nice poses.
Randy Adams20-Jan-2012 11:10
Great series Hank..esp like #2 and #3.
January Grey20-Jan-2012 05:43
Awesome series, Hank! Especially like the little quacker!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet20-Jan-2012 04:36
Magnificent serie.
Ted Busby20-Jan-2012 03:21
Wonderful Series Hank.
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)20-Jan-2012 03:11
A great winter series. BV
lou_rozensteins20-Jan-2012 03:00
All wonderful shots. It is a beautiful bird.
Ann Pettigrew20-Jan-2012 02:27
Very nice, Hank! Pintails are so handsome. I like the second one best!
Lise De Serres20-Jan-2012 02:18
Such a great serie!
Third one is my favorite!!
Dennis Swayze20-Jan-2012 02:03
I agree with Peter...nice work.
Cheers !
Peter Stahl20-Jan-2012 01:51
Outstanding series! :-))
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