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I've been a bit frustrated by the reduced numbers of subjects during the slower than usual fall migration. The warmer weather seems to have slowed the influx of winter birds or possibly there numbers are way down. Trying to pick things up I headed to Kissena Park for sunset and stood where I knew the ducks and geese would fly to there roosts. I intentionally kept my shutter speeds down to capture motion and the plan worked. This was my favorite of the day.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris




  X-H2S    NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens    500mm    f/6.3    1/60s    800 ISO    +1.3 EV  




Nov 29, 2022 at 08:59 AM
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Nice shot, Morris. I like the unique perspective of the slower shutter speed.


Nov 29, 2022 at 10:33 AM
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A unique shot, Morris. Well done. I'd want to spend a lot of time there if I lived nearby.


Nov 29, 2022 at 11:40 AM
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Cool shot Morris !

Ronny



Nov 29, 2022 at 12:43 PM
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A very cool shot Morris, nice technique to keep the head sharp with the wing blurr. Love the beautiful background. I think he's giving you a look as he went by.

Dave



Nov 29, 2022 at 04:56 PM
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Very cool photo. Thank you for sharing.
Morrie



Nov 30, 2022 at 02:14 AM
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love this shot, Morris you nailed this one..


Nov 30, 2022 at 06:18 AM
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Sweet image, Morris! I like everything about it but if it was mine, I would make the flying WD a tiny bit punchier. The funny thing is, the rear part of the duck seems to be just fine. So, just the front part then , however, I realize that’s more my personal preference.

Joshua



Nov 30, 2022 at 08:41 AM
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Sweet shot Morris.


Nov 30, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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anbrumm wrote:
Nice shot, Morris. I like the unique perspective of the slower shutter speed.


Thank you Andrew,
I love doing photos that include some motion blur

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psharvic wrote:
A unique shot, Morris. Well done. I'd want to spend a lot of time there if I lived nearby.


Thank you Vic,
I've been going at least once a week when we are home. It's a super location and the wood ducks are just one of the stars

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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Cool shot Morris !

Ronny


Thank you Ronny

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Dave_E wrote:
A very cool shot Morris, nice technique to keep the head sharp with the wing blurr. Love the beautiful background. I think he's giving you a look as he went by.

Dave


Thank you Dave,
He is defiantly looking at me. He probably would have turned his head if it would not cause him to turn

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MorrieC wrote:
Very cool photo. Thank you for sharing.
Morrie


Thank you Morrie. It's my pleasure to share

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Creative Edge wrote:
love this shot, Morris you nailed this one..


Thank you Michael. I had a big smile when I saw this one on my monitor

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AGeoJO wrote:
Sweet image, Morris! I like everything about it but if it was mine, I would make the flying WD a tiny bit punchier. The funny thing is, the rear part of the duck seems to be just fine. So, just the front part then , however, I realize that’s more my personal preference.

Joshua

Thank you Joshua. I think it's the soft light and the fact that I had to lift the shadows a bit to counter the bright background. As I processed I considered lifting the lavender a little for just the reason you say. It would have added more to the head.

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Ted ellis wrote:
Sweet shot Morris.


Thank you Ted

Morris



Dec 01, 2022 at 10:34 PM
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one of your best shots, morris.


Dec 01, 2022 at 11:23 PM
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Love the excellent panning at that focal length. Hard to do!


Dec 02, 2022 at 12:26 AM
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kdacharya wrote:
one of your best shots, morris.


Thank you KD

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stanj wrote:
Love the excellent panning at that focal length. Hard to do!


Thank you Stan,

Lots of practice

Morris



Dec 02, 2022 at 08:01 AM
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Very cool shot Morris.


Dec 02, 2022 at 05:44 PM
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Jred wrote:
Very cool shot Morris.


Thank you Jred

Morris



Dec 02, 2022 at 06:11 PM
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That's about as good of a panning shot as one can get, Morris. I really like what you have been doing with the Fuji/Nikon 500 PF combo.


Dec 02, 2022 at 06:35 PM
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ahamp wrote:
That's about as good of a panning shot as one can get, Morris. I really like what you have been doing with the Fuji/Nikon 500 PF combo.


Thank you Aaron,

I love shooting with this setup. I'm brough out a new burst of creativity in me

Morris



Dec 02, 2022 at 08:39 PM
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I really like this one, Morris. Nicely done.


Dec 02, 2022 at 10:58 PM
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I agree...you nailed it. And great job panning. Beautiful photo.


Dec 06, 2022 at 06:54 AM
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Good work there Morris, not an easy shot.


Dec 06, 2022 at 10:54 AM
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