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10-Nov-2020

Blastoff

If you always strive for light at your back eventually your pics will all look the same. Thought I'd mix things up a bit by shooting into some really harsh light to produce a dramatic effect. It took a little time with the processing, but I kinda like the results.

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Nikon D500
1/8000s f/6.3 at 420.0mm iso400 full exif

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Jeff Real16-Nov-2020 14:30
This is astounding work!
I am in awe. I am mesmerized.
Totally perfect, my friend.
V
Dave Petersen Photography15-Nov-2020 14:38
A challenging capture with stellar lighting, detail and exposure. Timed perfectly for this terrific action image. A visual challenge well met!! VV++
Julie Oldfield14-Nov-2020 19:23
The light and timing are spectacular. Great use of backlighting. V
Pierre14-Nov-2020 15:10
Une lumière fantastique pour le départ de cette belle aigrette! V
John Hamers13-Nov-2020 09:41
Perfectly timed shot and superb backlighting on the wings.V!
lucanton13-Nov-2020 08:32
une très jolie capture, magnifique la lumière qui fait ressortir la transparence de ses plumes, bien vu ! V
Bryan Murahashi13-Nov-2020 04:40
Fantastic back light and capture.
Dennis Hoyne13-Nov-2020 03:50
Excellent! A spectacular image.
Charlene Ambrose13-Nov-2020 00:09
Great result! Always good to challenge oneself! V
Range View 12-Nov-2020 22:35
Wow what a fantastic result your idea worked really well, brilliant work! BV
Barbara
Claude Gagnon12-Nov-2020 22:23
Great backlight shot Nick with a beautiful pose :)) V
Nestor Derkach12-Nov-2020 20:39
Excellent image title a blast off for sure. Nice light composition and good resolution.
Stop action impressive.
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Don Mottershead12-Nov-2020 18:43
Well done sir. V
Apostolos Tikopoulos12-Nov-2020 18:27
Lovely action shot and great timing. V.
Blandine Mangin12-Nov-2020 18:23
magnifique capture de ce bel oiseau dans une superbe pose ! v
globalgadabout12-Nov-2020 17:47
a bold and successful approach worked out so well....rewarding to elevate a wildlife shot above the mundane norms...V
Neil Marcus12-Nov-2020 17:03
Wonderful light and shadow in the bird and impressive timing choice."VVV"
Allan Jay12-Nov-2020 16:42
Excellent processing against
this harsh lighting!
janescottcumming12-Nov-2020 15:52
Very cool! V
danad12-Nov-2020 15:33
Great timing and backlight ! V.
Helen Betts12-Nov-2020 15:24
I think it's an excellent result with that great backlighting of his wings.
Pieter Bos12-Nov-2020 14:39
Super action portrait, Nick. ~V
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