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Northern Pintail in flight

Northern Pintail in flight

Northern Pintail flies by. I think they are one of the most elegant duck in flight.

Northern Pintail flies by. I think they are one of the most elegant duck in flight.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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Jan, 2020

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Pretty work!

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Perfect! Amazing detail!

Excellent. Well captured

Lovely!

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Beautiful in-flight action shot!! : )

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Fabulous action shot! Nice details and tones!

Stunning capture!! Well done!

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