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16-Mar-2021 Hank Vander Velde

20210316 1663 Northern Pintail.jpg

Ottawa West

Another take-off and fly-by to entice his lady to follow him to the near shore.
The male was swimming along the near shore amid the mallards. Every once in a while he would fly off to check with his lady who was sleeping on the far shore. There he would swim around for some time, then take-off again to land near us. He did this quite a few times until finally the Mrs. woke up and followed him to where we were.

Nikon D500 ,Nikkor 200-500 mm VR
1/3200s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Liz Bickel13-Apr-2021 01:25
Watching this pair was a great way for you to spend some time with Nature. Perfect timing in your shot.
C. van Gijs10-Apr-2021 07:11
Nice image and story of this Pintail couple.
Colin Storey08-Apr-2021 19:32
Great image of them both.
Marcia Colelli08-Apr-2021 19:22
Excellent winter image and flight capture. V
francoisconstantin08-Apr-2021 13:38
Excellent flight shot with the water dropping!
janescottcumming08-Apr-2021 13:14
Love the inflight pose you captured him in.
Nestor Derkach08-Apr-2021 12:48
Interesting observational event and nice winter scene with the Northern Pintails perfect in the frame.
davidksmith08-Apr-2021 11:18
Hank, terrific timing, composition and detail.
Teddy Busby08-Apr-2021 11:15
Nice capture in take-off mode, great water splash
Pierre Martin08-Apr-2021 09:18
beautiful capture like is wings pose exposing is nice coloration!
Helen Betts08-Apr-2021 04:01
Perfect timing to get this great shot, and love the commentary as well.
joseantonio08-Apr-2021 03:32
nice timing and capture.
globalgadabout08-Apr-2021 01:43
apparently You Can't Hurry Love...to everything, and person, all in good time..
Tom Munson08-Apr-2021 01:26
Great timing on this wonderful capture, Hank.
larose forest photos08-Apr-2021 01:00
He had his work cut out for him! Marvelous shot of this duo, great setting, and super sharp.
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