Flying

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by robert duffield

Uploaded 4 Nov 2009 — 19 favorites

Flying

21 responses

  • Steve Baker

    Steve Baker gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Superb! I love the motion blur on the wings.

  • Chris Sanford

    Chris Sanford   gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Great composition, Robert; nice feeling of movement!!!

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Zoomerrific.

  • Charles

    Charles gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Terrific in flight action shot Robert. Just enough blur to impart the movement.

  • dp *

    dp * gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Way cool ! Love the composition, the off balance creates interest. Nice one. dp

  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball   gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Terrific shot!! Looks like you got the reflection and the shadow!!

  • Jonathan Davis

    Jonathan Davis   gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    I LIKE that one! Perfect shutter speed... the birds wings have just the right amount of blur.

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Oh my goodness, Robert! I've NEVER been able to capture a bird in flight...and here you are looking like a pro! Well done!

  • Mary Brown

    Mary Brown   gave props (4 Nov 2009):

    Excellent composition, motion-capture and reflection. Good job, Robert!

  • eithne mythen

    eithne mythen   gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    Wow excellent, took me ages to get my first bird in flight, I kept missing...

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    This is a fantastic action shot! I love how the birds face is in focus and the wings blurred to show the movement. Terrific composition and lines.

  • Dawn Duffield

    Dawn Duffield   gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    You are so good at capturing wildlife, Robert!!! I love his reflection in the wet sand!!!! I am so proud of you, my love!!!!

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    Robert, how did you do this? You have a shadow and a reflection at the same time. Yay!!!

  • Bruce Miller

    Bruce Miller   gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    That's a tough shot to get! congratulations

  • Andrew Lorimer

    Andrew Lorimer gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    "Wildlife Photographer in the making :) So well done Robert :)

  • JamesHarmon McQuilkin

    JamesHarmon McQuilkin   gave props (5 Nov 2009):

    creatively balanced--love the focus on the head, while with moving wings

  • Rob Roy

    Rob Roy gave props (6 Nov 2009):

    Superb composition and balance! Excellent timing, Robert! It would appear you have a future in photography!! Go for it, my friend!!

  • Litz Go

    Litz Go gave props (7 Nov 2009):

    love the focus on bird's face and the subtle background of sand and sea is excellent! Well done, Robert!

  • Ron LaFond

    Ron LaFond   gave props (10 Nov 2009):

    Beautiful image. I love the way you caught the bird and the motion at the same time. A perfect panned image. R

  • JOE FAILK

    JOE FAILK   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    Caught that bird inflight Perfect!

  • Sonia Adam Murray

    Sonia Adam Murray   gave props (18 Nov 2009):

    Good job Robert!

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