# Northern Pintail **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [April 23, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363 "2025-04-23T15:17:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/1 "2025-04-23T15:17:07Z")
![Northern Pintail-NPN2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/e/ae922364a3cb45f8fd4f73a83dbba9c2e939dd6e.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I like the complementary background and the overall sense of serenity in the image. I wish I had an image a second later when the duck had passed the reeds, but such was not the case. ### Specific Feedback Any thoughts appreciated. ### Technical Details Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/400 at f10; ISO 500 * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/2 "2025-04-23T19:51:56Z")
I love the color palettes you’ve been getting in your images lately, Allen. This is a superb example. It’s just a lovely image of this elegant duck. ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/3 "2025-04-23T22:58:02Z")
Beautiful limited colour palette. Classic duck pose with a beautiful reflection. I’m pleased the background reeds were captured as well. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/4 "2025-04-24T09:21:14Z")
Hi Allen, a very fine image with pleasing colors that compliment the duck so well. Inclusion of the reeds adds a good bit of interest IMO. Nice reflection and well composed with the duck in the foreground commanding our main attention. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/6 "2025-04-25T17:06:51Z")
Nice overall composition Allen. I really love the smooth brown colors in this one. Nice work. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/7 "2025-04-30T20:52:48Z")
Hi Allen This photograph is the top of the show. Great color, background, reflection and detail. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/8 "2025-05-02T18:24:20Z")
I have to agree with the others on this capture. Man, talk about a complimentary BG color palette! Love this handsome guy passing by. ---
**Author:** ![Antonello\_Provenzale](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/antonello_provenzale/32/4658_2.png) [@Antonello\_Provenzale](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Antonello_Provenzale)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-pintail/46363/9 "2025-05-03T23:10:46Z")
Nice and clean image, coonveying a sense of peaceful wetland life… The different tones of brown create a very pleasant and subtle scenery. Very well seen and depicted!