Drake Northern Pintail


Posted by Mike Umscheid on Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:27 pm

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This drake Northern Pintail was photographed moments after liftoff at Bosque del Apache last winter. I'm really looking forward to my next shoot in a week and a half!  Thanks for looking. Please left-click for 1100px version.

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by Karl Egressy on Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:38 pm
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Excellent flight shot of this handsome drake, Mike.
I also have my best Northern Pintail image from the place you are going.
Good luck.
 

by Ron Day on Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:10 pm
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Great shot, Mike! The detail, composition, flight pose, and natural habitat are excellent.
 

by Denis55 on Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:07 pm
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Wonderful flight shot,with great light!
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:41 pm
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Really lovely shot- I like the open beak and the harmonious colors with the background.
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by Dorian Anderson on Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:18 am
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Really nice, Mike.Perfect amount of space and background habitat.
 

by Robert Sabin on Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:17 am
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Karl Egressy wrote:Excellent flight shot of this handsome drake, Mike.
I also have my best Northern Pintail image from the place you are going.
Good luck.
 

by Homer on Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:06 pm
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by joem on Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:50 pm
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A beauty Mike, lovely light.
 

by david fletcher on Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:46 pm
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Nailed this one.. real pleasure to see
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by David Salem on Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:11 pm
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Nice take off shot Mike. I like the colors and details in this one. Nice habitat shown also and I like the pink on the nape that is rarely seen unless in the right light. Well done
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by Doug Brown on Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:56 am
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Always nice to see a little pink behind the eye. Like the takeoff pose and habitat. Do wish for slightly better wing position. Lots of Pintails at the Bosque this year so you should be able to get some good stuff!
 

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