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Female pintail taking off
Bosque del Apache NWR, New Mexico

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/320sec, Canon 70-300 DO IS @ 300mm, panned
Feedback greatly appreciated!

Pamela K

 
 
 

Bianca Lebbink
 

I love it! You can even see the droplets coming off her feet! Was this a one shot only? Just wish the head had a bit more sharpness, but I still think it's a nice shot!


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January 31, 2006

 

Pamela K
  Thank you, Bianca!! Glad you like it!

Unfortunately, none of my other shots in that series managed to capture the whole duck, she was too fast for me! In fact, the blur in the head and wings shows how fast she was flying, since I had a shutter speed of 1/320 sec (usually enough for an action shot). She was moving her body faster than the drops were falling...

Pam


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January 31, 2006

 

Bea. Anderson
  Wonderful catch, and the blurred wings give it extra effect. Well done.


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January 31, 2006

 

Pamela K
  Thank you, Bea!!

Pam


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November 14, 2006

 
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