Pintail Drake Landing at BDA

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Sorry I haven’t been so active lately. I’ve been away from my camera for too long. Been going through some stuff with my knee and haven’t been out in some time. Hoping to get back to Bosque Del Apache this fall.

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Sony A1
200-600mm
1/5000 at f/6.3
ISO 800

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Hi Kurt
The wait for your return, seem to be worth it. The drake feather detail, eye contact and smooth background, all work. Nice photograph.
Peter

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Was wondering the other day why we haven’t been seeing your work; glad you’re back. Excellent detail in the pintail landing and good complementary, Bosque, background.

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hope your knee is well, what a wonderful image. love the stretch wings the head position and super sharp eye. the background is a wonderful color and really make the bird pop.

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This one is definitely up to your usual standards, Kurt. I hope your knee behaves itself and I’m looking forward to seeing your posts again.

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Kurt, Sure glad you’re better and getting out again! Definitely one of your excellent signature bird images! Tack-sharp detail, perfect pose and BG.
Missed you!

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Large view is awesome and the pose works well in the frame. I have no nits for you and hope that your knee recovers in due time…Jim

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Wow very nice Kurt. Great landing pose and I love that outstretched neck. A real beauty.

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All said above – wonderful image on all counts with great colors and detail!! I’ll add my best wishes for your recovery!

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Nice EP! Congrats!

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Thank you Sandy and thank you moderators for the EP!

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Nice flight shot here Kurt. I love the colors and details and the BG. Glad you’re doing better and hope your knee continues to cooperate. Congrats on the fine EP.