Northern Pintail

Posted by KK Hui on Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:29 am

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My quest on ducks continues ...

The number of Northern Pintail wintering here in Hong Kong is gradually building up. This shot of a male was taken couple of days ago at a nature reserve. He was about to sail away ... I like the way he looks back on me though ...

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by Wayne Ellis on Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:47 am

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Good looking duck.

Comments and reposts welcome

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by Brian L. Zwiebel on Sat Nov 29, 2003 7:10 am

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Hi KK,

I have very little on this species. Hopefully can add to the files this winter. The shooting angle is a bit steep but I love the head turn and the exposure is perfect. Is it possible to get lower at this location or are you restricted by fences?

Must be a young bird as the tail isn't nearly as long as they get.

Well Done!

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by fredcor on Sat Nov 29, 2003 7:11 am

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Very nice photo. I tried to get some shots here in Hamilton Bay just west of Toronto. But cannot approach close enough, they are much too shy.

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by KK Hui on Sat Nov 29, 2003 7:36 am

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Brian L. Zwiebel wrote: ... Is it possible to get lower at this location or are you restricted by fences?

Must be a young bird as the tail isn't nearly as long as they get. ...

Thanks for your positive comment, Brian!
Unfortunately, that is as low as I can get. I was shooting from a hide. All wild ducks are so difficult to approach in the open in this part of the world ...

I agree with your observation that this may well be a young bird. :roll:

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by Griffin on Sat Nov 29, 2003 8:56 am

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KK Hui wrote: Unfortunately, that is as low as I can get. I was shooting from a hide. All wild ducks are so difficult to approach in the open in this part of the world ...

Psst, KK, try the "duck pond"

I have seen 3 or 4 of this kind today. I got one late today.

Almost forgot -- the photograph is very nice, I really like detailed feathers and "humid" texture of the bill.

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by Scott Allen on Sat Nov 29, 2003 11:38 am

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Very nice image of a 2 year male. As these birds get older they get a much longer sprig and the white pin stripe up the neck gets much more pronounced!

Well done KK

“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.”

Great light and shooting to you all!

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by NDCheryl on Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:55 pm

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Lovely portrait. I like the earthtone colors in this one.

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by Bill Whala on Sat Nov 29, 2003 1:19 pm

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These ducks are difficult to expose and compose properly.

You did very well with both.

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by Bruce Sherman on Sat Nov 29, 2003 5:31 pm

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Hi KK,
Beautiful shot of a handsome guy. Well done.

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by Alan Murphy on Sat Nov 29, 2003 10:04 pm

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Great photo KK.

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by Jill on Sun Nov 30, 2003 1:20 am

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A wonderful image of one of my favorite ducks, KK. Now I can claim to have seen a young male!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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by Scott A. Flaherty on Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:17 am

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A very nice shot. The only suggestion I would make is to use a lower shooting angle.

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by Laura Stiefel on Sun Nov 30, 2003 1:12 pm

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These are such beautiful ducks Other than the lower shooting angle already mentioned, I think this is really nice!

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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:12 am

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Nicely done image with good exposure and detail. You might consider cloning out the few branches frame right.

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by Alan Melle on Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:51 am

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Nice clean image and an elegant looking duck.

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