Challenge #52: birds in flight! Winner: Artington

A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!

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One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Participants should provide basic camera data (body, lens, ISO, mode, exposure over-ride or WB settings), and details of raw processing and subsequent PP.
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Go fly a Kite...

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P.S. Kite flying is a very popular pastime in the month of January in the city I grew up, Hyderabad, India.
We used to use the expression to tell someone to get lost. :lol:


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sury wrote:Go fly a Kite...

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P.S. Kite flying is a very popular pastime in the month of January in the city I grew up, Hyderabad, India.
We used to use the expression to tell someone to get lost. :lol:
January! Wow! Out here in the mid-west we wouldn't start that until spring. I guess I always could have done it in January back when I was in Brazil, but I can't honestly say I ever saw a kite while down there.

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Hi all,

I haven't contributed to one of these for a while, and I don't really do birds in flight, so here is the only one that I can think of that is half decent...
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A White-tailed Sea-eagle, I think! A Magnificent creature, whatever it is.
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I would say that it's a little more than "half decent"! Very nice, Harvey.

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Dusty wrote:I would say that it's a little more than "half decent"! Very nice, Harvey.

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I agree, great image!

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Tom, that makes us already 3. Great shot.
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Great image Tom. I almost could reach and touch the bird, not that I would dare. :lol:

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Walking on the water - Miracle Bird

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Cool catch, Sury!

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Dusty,
Thank you.
As for kite flying in January, Southern India being tropical, the weather tends be around 75oF -80oF, a moderate
temperature for the region.

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WOW. I love the low angle shot. It seems you were lying (in wait?) flat on the ground.

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Flight 405 is approaching runway 24L.... Nice capture, Mark.

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No clearance for landing on the runway, so it will try its luck on the water...
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