Full Flaps On

© Howard B. Cheek

Full Flaps On

Uploaded: January 19, 2009

Description

White crowned Sparrow just before touchdown. I apologize for the dead, dry background..But here in Central Texas, we're experiencing a severe drought.
F/7.1, 1/3200th, ISO 640, Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens + 2x tele. Clear & sunny.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Comments

January 19, 2009

Great bird image, Howard!! Amazing clarity, details!! #1070327

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 19, 2009

Fantstic in-flight capture Howard! Jeff #7051052

Terri L. Scribner January 19, 2009

Wow! Fantastic capture!! Had to fav this!! #7051071

Tiia Vissak January 19, 2009

great tones, details & timing! #7051810

Carol L. Fowler January 19, 2009

Great timing to get him about to land. great shot. #7052541

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 19, 2009

Nice capture, Howard. Love the open wings. #7053299

January 19, 2009

Great capture!!!!!!! #7053386

Ellen Hodges February 17, 2009

Fantastic capture, Howard. The details are really awesome. Good luck on your next contest. #7177425

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