Pintail (A First For Me)

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Not a bird resident in my area. A few weeks ago I saw one with a flock of Mallards on a local river, clearly way off track. This was the first one I'd ever seen so was chuffed. Went back next day with a camera but it was gone. Disappointed.

Went for a long walk today and came across, what I take to be the same bird, on a drainage pond about a mile away from where I saw it before. Luckily had the Sigma 150-600 with me and got these. Massive crops, which I've pushed as far as I dare so IQ could be better but the low winter sun gave the water this beautiful golden hues. I'm delighted to have even got these. I may return with the 500 f/4L and try to get closer.

Yeah, I know. Cool story bro:rolleyes::D

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........................and one for @K9Kirk as I know he likes ducks swimming uphill (and Central).
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Thank you.
 

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I always like a good shot of a duck swimming up a spillway. :allteeth: Nice set, Goober. Love the light and colors.
 
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I always like a good shot of a duck swimming up a spillway. :allteeth: Nice set, Goober. Love the light and colors.

Goober:D:D:D:D

Cheers bud.
 
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Nice set certainly got the golden hour

Thank you. The funny thing was it wasn't the golden hour, late morning, probably about half ten/eleven-ish. Just lucky I suppose with the low sun and the diffusion caused by the clouds.
 

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Beautiful color of the water certainly compliments the pintail. I’ve never seen one in the wild. Nice!
 
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Beautiful color of the water certainly compliments the pintail. I’ve never seen one in the wild. Nice!
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They look pretty nice to me for a heavy crop. I do like that golden backdrop. Nice set.
 
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