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23-DEC-2011	Vern Rogers (fotabug)

Take A Flying Leap!

This Red-winged Blackbird has launched! I managed to catch it as it took off. Even though I used a fast shutter speed movement is still evident. How those spindly twigs hold them up is beyond me. I think they are extremely lightweight.

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso450 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Jack Hoying		03-Jan-2012 03:18
Really nice catch!

Laura Milholland		28-Dec-2011 02:23
Wonderful catch, Vern! A delightful shot.

martyn george (Hedonic3000)		28-Dec-2011 00:29
Love the red, well caught.

Barry Ailetcher		27-Dec-2011 22:27
real nice

Paul Milholland		26-Dec-2011 04:14
Couldn't have timed that any better.

Tom Munson		25-Dec-2011 19:58
That's some perfect timing. Great work!

janescottcumming		25-Dec-2011 18:18
What a great composition for this magnificent shot! You nailed this one. V

Marisa Livet		25-Dec-2011 16:26
That touch of red and the whole timing make of this photo a special visual treat

Dan the Man		25-Dec-2011 13:36
SUPERB!!! I just love it! Captured in the right time and the red is perfect!! Bravo! V

Arnie Peterschmidt		25-Dec-2011 05:07
One can take a lot of black bird photos and not get one like this. The movement, stark composition and scarlet wing patch make this great.

Fong Lam		25-Dec-2011 04:56
Fantastic capture...great timing! V

Mike Lempert		25-Dec-2011 02:13
Tming!!!

Steve Thuman		25-Dec-2011 00:19
Amazing catch!!!!

Lise De Serres		24-Dec-2011 23:54
Excellent timing!!

Guest		24-Dec-2011 21:25
GREAT CATCH..V

Ed Duverger		24-Dec-2011 19:27
A stealth bird?

Bob Moeller		24-Dec-2011 14:34
Nice action shot.

deborahcuming		24-Dec-2011 14:14
very nice...love the timing of one foot on the twig, another off! V

Roger Bailey		24-Dec-2011 13:15
Super image, you caught spot on.

Jim Coffman		24-Dec-2011 13:11
A beautiful and perfectly timed image!

Vickie Tseng		24-Dec-2011 12:58
Perfect timing of the action sot, great job Vern! V

Irene Wehrli		24-Dec-2011 12:26
Never saw a red-winged blackbird, this is a spectacular shot! Irene

Yvonne		24-Dec-2011 10:26
What a superbly timed shot! v

Martin Lamoon		24-Dec-2011 08:03
Perfect timing for this great photograph. V

shatterbug		24-Dec-2011 08:01
A beautiful bird...great timing!

Eloine		24-Dec-2011 07:30
Best blackbird shot I've seen. I live how you got the eye and the little twist of the feathers on the wing.

Guest		24-Dec-2011 06:10
What a lovely bird and a great catch, just at the right moment. Donna

Guest		24-Dec-2011 05:55
Creativity at its best! My compliments! ~V

joseantonio		24-Dec-2011 04:17
Very nice timing

paplvr		24-Dec-2011 03:40
Wow superb catch. Linda S

Ruth Voorhis		24-Dec-2011 02:55
Wow, what perfect timing! Great catch, Vern.

JSB PHOTOGRAPHS		24-Dec-2011 02:43
Fantastic timing vern! ~V~

Bea.		24-Dec-2011 02:38
Well caught Vern.

Guest		24-Dec-2011 02:25
The decisive moment! V.

Chris Cochems		24-Dec-2011 02:07
Good timing.

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