Just Cruisin'

© Bill Houghton

Just Cruisin'

Uploaded: July 29, 2009 07:05:53

Description

These Canada Geese came across the lake close to the water and kept going. The blurred background is a result of a slow shutter speed. I had not expected to take this shot. I was actually shooting some stationary subjects when I saw them coming. I did not have time to change my settings, so I just fired. What I got was this special photo.

Canon 10D, Conon EF300mm 4.0 L IS lens, 1/125 sec., F8.0, ISO 100

Comments

Stan J. Bendkowski July 29, 2009

Fantastic photo Bill! Fabulous job. #1160786

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 29, 2009

Outstanding panning and capture Bill!! Very nice work! Jeff #7793691

Ann Coates level-classic July 29, 2009

Brilliant capture Bill. I know if I had attempted this shot it would have been all blurred. #7794246

Vickie Oakley July 29, 2009

Bill, this is a neat photo! Good job! #7794370

Michelle Alton July 29, 2009

Gosh...this is fantastic! Whenever I shoot a surprise photo, it's a complete disaster. This is a masterpiece! #7794488

Tarun Bose July 29, 2009

Wow! Outstanding capture, your speciality Bill. #7794509

Daniel Ruf July 29, 2009

Absolutly beautiful. #7795240

Kim Lund level-classic July 30, 2009

This is such a grand photo! I love the blurred background. It keeps the focus on the geese. I like their expressions! #7796628

Timothy Guay July 30, 2009

Spectacular Bill!
- Timothy #7796633

Cheryl E. Molennor July 30, 2009

There you go again! Amazing #7797143

Carolyn Morgan July 30, 2009

Very special - love the effect #7797753

Joy Rector August 04, 2009

awesome capture #7814451

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 05, 2009

Amazing!! I am going to try to take duck pictures this year. #7818701

Diane L. Thomas August 12, 2009

This is a super shot. Takes talent to do this in a split second. Love it. #7843059

Karen Engelbreth August 17, 2009

Congratulations.... #7857666

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009

Congratulations on your astounding Finalist! #7857783

Karen Celella August 17, 2009

Congratulations on your amazing finalist Bill. Your past panning experience came in handy for this surprise shot. It is truly exceptional. #7857942

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009

Congratulations, Bill! #7858071

Jeana Clark August 17, 2009


WTG BILL!!!!
Amazing Work!!!
Congratulations on this fabulous finalist shot!!! Hope to see again!!!

~J~ #7858222

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009

This is truly brilliant, Bill! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!!! Deb #7858607

Jane Hirst August 17, 2009

Congratulations............lovely shot. #7858780

Michael G. Marshall August 17, 2009

Beautiful finalist, Bill! Congratulations! #7859102

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

Huge congratulations Bill. This is such a fantastic image. #7859153

Karen K. Givens August 17, 2009

Congrats Bill on your fine finalist great timing. #7859711

Evy Johansen level-classic August 17, 2009

Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Bill!! #7859714

Barbara Waldoch August 18, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Bill! #7860754

Mary K. Robison August 18, 2009

Bill, it's no surprise to see this gorgeous capture among the finalists. Congratulations, and best of luck next level up! #7861007

Nick Lagos August 18, 2009

You really nailed this one Bill...high caliber image...congrats and good luck #7861719

Shawn Jennings August 18, 2009

Excellent capture, Bill! Congratulations on your finalist! #7862220

Lana Arcemont August 18, 2009

Terrific Image! Great Timing!
Congratulations! #7862223

Cathy Barrows August 18, 2009

Congrats on your finalist...excellent #7862418

Erica Murphy level-classic August 18, 2009

Perfect panning and perfect shot Bill. Congratulations!!! #7862489

Liz blahh August 18, 2009

Beautifully capture, congrats! #7862490

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 18, 2009

Just gorgeous, Bill. Great timing. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7862672

Daniella Puente August 18, 2009

Amazing capture! congrats :) #7863231

Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009

Stunning, Bill! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7863270

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Outstanding!! Big Congratulations Bill, on your excellent and well deserved finalist!! #7863349

Alex T. Mizuno August 18, 2009

Beautiful capture Bill! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #7864076

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 18, 2009

Fantastic, Bill!!! Congratulations! #7864320

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Congrats on your Finalist Bill!! Jeff #7864467

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2009

I love this Bill! CONGRATULATIONS on this Wonderful finalist...

jo ann c. #7864519

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 18, 2009

WOW,man, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Bill!!! #7864821

Graeme yew Chow August 18, 2009

Terrific shot ! I like the one that open it mouth. Congratulations Bill! #7865373

Karen Bacon August 19, 2009

A fantastic finalist Bill! I find it unbelievable that it did not receive gold! #7868750

Robert Baer August 20, 2009

bill congrats on this awesome image! #7871464

Tarun Bose August 20, 2009

Big congrats for your excellent finalist, Bill. #7872311

June Marie Sobrito August 22, 2009

Spectacular! Congrats! #7876905

James H. Enterkin September 14, 2009

Great shot Bill. I don't think it could have been done any better. #7943125

Boyd L. Alexander December 10, 2011

Wow, this is a fantastic find and capture Bill! Your settings worked well .(I just went through your gallery..and I am very impressed with your work!!) #9857052

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