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My favorite duck pond offers a great vantage point for capturing DIF as they fly in and out of the pond... I love this place.

Here are three images from two morning visits. All captured with the D810 and 500 f/4 D AF-S (non VR) ~ Handheld

All C&C are greatly encouraged and most appreciated. Thanks for looking at what I love to do.

Kirk









1. Cinnamon Teal Drake ~ 1/5000s f/5.6 at 500mm ISO400 ~ Background is the Pond reflecting the blue sky.

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162639863/original.jpg









2. Gadwall Drake ~ 1/5000s f/5.6 at 500mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162639860/original.jpg









3. Northern Shoveler Drake ~ 1/4000s f/6.3 at 500mm ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/kirkbenson/image/162639768/original.jpg





Feb 24, 2016 at 08:23 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Ducks-In-Flight


Beautiful shots!


Feb 24, 2016 at 08:34 PM
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Beautiful set, I really like how the high shutter speed has rendered everything so sharply.

Heron



Feb 24, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Ducks-In-Flight


It's elegance, it's precision, it's presentation, it's true beauty in a fraction of a second

It's not often I see this much detail, color and depth in any BIF Kirk unless it's you
#1 dramatic in pose and immense in color! I simply love love love this shot! BG is in harmony with the subject too

#2 wonderful display of feather patterning on the neck following back onto the body and along the top. Impressive openness to the darks bringing out the richness in color yet not looking like it was ever underexposed in that area so kudos to exposure and PP work for presentation! Again, BG is in harmony with subject

#3 You have everything I love about the Shoveler captured here, the amazing richness of color, the soft steel pale blue wing accents and the sweet sharpness and contrast of that golden eye Another beauty my friend

Pretty sweet when gear and talents come together..............You make it happen my friend, just superb

Karl



Feb 24, 2016 at 10:41 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Ducks-In-Flight


Karl Witt wrote:
It's elegance, it's precision, it's presentation, it's true beauty in a fraction of a second

It's not often I see this much detail, color and depth in any BIF Kirk unless it's you
#1 dramatic in pose and immense in color! I simply love love love this shot! BG is in harmony with the subject too

#2 wonderful display of feather patterning on the neck following back onto the body and along the top. Impressive openness to the darks bringing out the richness in color yet not looking like it was ever underexposed in that area so kudos
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Well, few people can say it better than Karl (and I'm not sure who they are to be honest). So I'm just going to second what he said.

H



Feb 24, 2016 at 11:01 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Ducks-In-Flight


That second shot Kirk, amazing!


Feb 24, 2016 at 11:12 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Ducks-In-Flight


Stunning, stunning work Kirk !!

Birdie



Feb 24, 2016 at 11:13 PM
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Absolutely striking images, excellent work.


Feb 24, 2016 at 11:50 PM
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Beautiful & well done, Kirk


Feb 25, 2016 at 12:17 AM
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Very well done. A real treat to view.


Feb 25, 2016 at 12:39 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Ducks-In-Flight


very nice IFs Kirk


Feb 25, 2016 at 04:42 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Ducks-In-Flight


The gadwall is perfect!

Christian



Feb 25, 2016 at 06:23 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Ducks-In-Flight


Wonderful images, thanks for posting.

Vic



Feb 25, 2016 at 06:36 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Ducks-In-Flight


An excellent set Kirk. 1 is over the top ~ Ron


Feb 25, 2016 at 08:03 AM
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I'm hearing Carly Simon sing a James Bond theme song in my head when I view these...sheesh..cc, ok...get out and shoot and post more!
Eric



Feb 25, 2016 at 08:08 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Ducks-In-Flight


Beauty in flight! These images are very pleasing Kirk! First is my fave. That guy is really showing off his stuff.


Feb 25, 2016 at 08:11 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Ducks-In-Flight


Stunning images!
Keith W.



Feb 26, 2016 at 01:56 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Ducks-In-Flight


Karl Witt wrote:
It's elegance, it's precision, it's presentation, it's true beauty in a fraction of a second

It's not often I see this much detail, color and depth in any BIF Kirk unless it's you
#1 dramatic in pose and immense in color! I simply love love love this shot! BG is in harmony with the subject too

#2 wonderful display of feather patterning on the neck following back onto the body and along the top. Impressive openness to the darks bringing out the richness in color yet not looking like it was ever underexposed in that area so kudos
...Show more

Wow Karl, thank you so much for the very thoughtful and generous critique... I really appreciate it my friend.

I have almost entirely abandoned shooting with the TC-14E II as it just doesn't yield the detail that I want to have. The D810 40MB files allow for cropping to "700mm FOV" with the sharpness that you see in these images. That combined with new sharpening method in PS CC has me very satisfied. I'm very anxious for Spring and the little chicks that will soon follow at my favorite pond.

Thanks again for the good words buddy... I hope you're able to get out shooting and posting soon, I miss your work.

Kirk



Feb 26, 2016 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Ducks-In-Flight


jkochuni wrote:
Beautiful shots!


Thank so much, I really appreciate it.

Kirk



Feb 26, 2016 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Ducks-In-Flight


OregonSun wrote:
Beautiful set, I really like how the high shutter speed has rendered everything so sharply.

Heron


Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging words Heron, so glad you enjoyed the set.

Kirk



Feb 26, 2016 at 02:08 PM
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