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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Challenge #52: birds in flight! Winner: Artington

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As for our second challenge this period I chose my a more technical difficult subject which I hope will draw some people to try something completely different: wildlife photography, specifically birds in flight.

Show us what kind of birds are flying around your house, neighbourhood or in a nearby park or field!

Shameless copy of Yildiz' rulebook.

Specifications:

*.. Challenge #52 ends on April 30, 2013.
*.. You may enter with as many photos as you like. We'd like to see your favourites.
*.. If you'll upload using the website's own upload feature, dimensions and the size should not exceed 1024*1024 and 250 KB respectively. If you link your photo from an external website/gallery the dimension and the size restrictions don't apply.
*.. Please title your submitted photos to make listing more sensible during the poll listing.
*.. Have fun!

A little teaser:

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My/the first entry.

Greylag goose landing

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Seagull in Flight
(an oldie, shot with a700 + SAL75300)
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Seagull by Dr. Harout, on Flickr
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Bald Eagle 70-400
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Hi Ron,

It might be my computer, but your entry doesn't show!

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mvanrheenen wrote:Hi Ron,

It might be my computer, but your entry doesn't show!

Mark

It's not your computer, Mark. I can't see Ron's entry either.
Ron, no link to a photo from an external site or through the upload feature of the forum show in your post.
We'd love to see your Bald Eagle. :)


Nice entries so far, by the way. :)


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Oops! Still learning to use the site.

How should I upload an image?



Thank you!
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Hi Ron,

Here are two 'how to's. I hope it helps.



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Linking a photo from an other website
Linking.jpg
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Uploading a photo from your computer's gallery
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Aster,

Thank very much for your help.

I think I see the problem. I did not notice the file is 276 kb.

Here is a smaller file. Taken with 70-400 at 400mm, F5.6, 1/1600 sec.
BaldEagle-05924.jpg
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Wow, great entry!
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mvanrheenen wrote:Wow, great entry!
Mark,

Thank you! :)
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Sorry - I saw the challenge and could not resist.
Gentoos in Flight.jpg
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Just got back from Antarctica. This was taken from a Zodiac in Paradise Bay, not from a tripod on a granite outcropping, but motion is what it's all about, right?
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Argonaut wrote:Just got back from Antarctica. This was taken from a Zodiac in Paradise Bay, not from a tripod on a granite outcropping, but motion is what it's all about, right?
Right! Great addition!

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I know the typical "BIF" shot should have the bird occupy a bit more sizable portion of the frame, but this is the best I've got for now:

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Golden Flight by Kevin_Barrett, on Flickr
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I don't think you'll hear anybody complaining about your entry Kevin ;-)
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