Fall Flight

© Carol L. Fowler

Fall Flight

Uploaded: November 15, 2009 13:01:24

Description

resubmitted 12/26/10, MT action. Took this last fall. f5.6, 1/3200, ISO400, using lens: EF70-200 f/4L IS USM.

Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 15, 2009

WOWWWWWWWW, INCREDIBLE clarity, tones, detail, textures, lighting, &dof on this magnificent in-flight captrue! Hope to see this again, Carol! A fave also! The clarity is amazing................. #1205476

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 15, 2009

Outstanding clarity and details, Carol. This is gorgeous. #8133632

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 15, 2009

Oh, Carol...you do make my heart flutter! This is an incredible capture - wonderful detail, color, clarity - perfect camera work....sigh! Outstanding! #8133682

Monnie Ryan November 15, 2009

Wonderful action shot -- those wings are "wow!" #8133697

Ron McEwan November 15, 2009

A dream shot for me Carol. You sure nailed this one, outstanding action wild life image.

The color is gone here now as well. The memories of KY is what I have to carry me through the winter LOL. It is real winter like weather now. #8133777

Amy M. Wilson November 15, 2009

Outstanding capture, colors, timing, details... perfect in every way, love it, Carol! #8133827

Jack Ryan November 15, 2009

Outstanding clarity in this "action" image...great work. #8133957

Liz blahh November 15, 2009

Excellent detail in this beautiful capture! #8134128

Julianne Bradford November 15, 2009

Fabulous timing and wonderful reflections Carol!!! #8134245

Barbara Waldoch November 15, 2009

Terrific capture, Carol! #8134390

Howard B. Cheek November 16, 2009

Looks like you nailed this one Carol..
Complete DOF and excellent in flight detail. Love the comp & setting, it's a winner! #8135028

Marty Straub November 16, 2009

Outstanding bif shot, Carol. Amazing freeze-frame detail in a most interesting pose. Perfect timing. #8135766

Mark Dodge November 16, 2009

Damn, Carol! You're tearing it up! Excellent action shot. Perfect in flight pose. Talk about impressive. Way to go! Sheesh! #8135932

John Connolly November 16, 2009

What fabulous timing for this superb in flight shot, Carol! An outstanding image, I think we will see this one again! #8136403

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 16, 2009

Great capture!!! Perfect stop action, wonderful details and color. #8137360

Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2009

Thanks, all. I appreciate those remarks! #8137516

Dianna Murphy November 17, 2009

Beautiful stop action my friend. #8140525

Summer A. Kozisek November 20, 2009

Great capture carol, the stop action and details are fantastic!!! #8146794

Ellen Hodges November 22, 2009

Gorgeous capture, Carol!! #8152467

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 22, 2009

Beautiful clarity, action and tones. Gorgeous.
JP #8152495

Ann Coates level-classic November 22, 2009

Wow, absolutely incredible. The clarity and colours are amazing. #8153002

Sam Britt November 22, 2009

Terrific in flight capture, great detail, color & timing, Carol.

Congrats on this EFP! #8153785

Tommy E. Burgess November 22, 2009

What an amazing in flight capture Carol!! Outstanding details, colors, timing and composition!! #8154020

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 23, 2009

CAROL...MY GOD!!!!!
THIS HAS TO GO TO THE TOP!!!
OUTSTANDING CATCH..and DISPLAY.. I've never seen anything like this before!!!
SUCH CLARITY/COLOURING/EXCELLENT CAM. SETTINGS... EVERYTHING!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU
PS INTO MY FAV'S NOW... #8154701

Debra R. Harder November 24, 2009

This is FABULOUS, Carol! Perfect action shot with great clarity, color and comp. Truly SUPERB!! Deb #8163272

Carol L. Fowler November 28, 2009

Thanks again, guys! #8175299

Robert R. Goodman December 26, 2010

Hi Carol,WOW!!I was blown away by this beautiful image.Outstanding action,the last time I saw one of these beautiful birds I was at Cape Cod!!! #9126220

Ron McEwan December 26, 2010

I have been tempted to try this on a lake outside of town, there is a flock that stay there year round. This is incredible Carol, one fantastic wild life shot right of the cover of Field & Stream #9126283

Rona L. Schwarz December 26, 2010

WOW, WOW! Carol, this is SPECTACULAR! The detail and clarity on this bird is simply amazing and the timing is fantastic - wonderful color and reflections, too. Straight to my favorites! As you know, I love to shoot waterfowl and geese are very plentiful around Indiana, but I have never been able to capture anything this marvelous! Has my vote for winner! #9126417

Steve M. Harrington December 26, 2010

Remarkable clarity and perspective, Carol. You must have been flying on a nearby goose to get it, right? :)
Steve #9126442

Leslie McLain level-classic December 27, 2010

Amazing capture and clarity, Carol. #9126616

Ellen Hodges December 27, 2010

Super gorgeous capture, Carol! Soooooo perfect!! #9127160

John Connolly December 27, 2010

Magnificent detail and timing here Carol! A great action shot and an ideal image for the monthly theme! #9127339

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 27, 2010

Heart still a'flutterin' as it was the first time I viewed this...OK...REAL heart palpitations here, alright???!!! :) Magnificent, incredible capture, Carol...good to see it back - your "magic" is timeless, TN Lady. #9127839

Patti Coblentz December 28, 2010

Outstanding clarity and stop action, Carol...beautiful work! #9128574

Carol L. Fowler December 28, 2010

Thanks everyone!! #9129466

Kathy Salerni level-classic December 28, 2010

OMG! What stunning clarity and detail thoughout this image, Carol! We will see this again! #9129501

frank w. degenhardt December 29, 2010

Right into my favorties my friend. I am with everyone in being awed at the beautiful work you have done here. What inflight action you have here. Love the composition and the pov, looks like your almost right over him. I agree with everyone to on how incredible and beautiful its colors and the amazing sharpness of the details are. They say no picture is actually perfect, but girl, this is sure close to it. Gorgeous and amazing camera work my friend. #9130867

Freddy Bland December 29, 2010

Does not get any better than this! Outstanding and superb, Carol! #9131719

Karen Celella December 30, 2010

Fabulous in flight capture with exceptional detail, Carol! #9132833

Carol L. Fowler December 31, 2010

Thanks you everyone! Much appreciated. #9136163

frank w. degenhardt January 18, 2011

Another incredible action scene with such clarity and sharpness. CONGRATULATIONS on the FINALIST my friend. All three of them so well earned. #9171783

Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011

Congratulations on this, and all of your amazing finalists, Carol! Best of luck to you in the next round! #9171896

Robert R. Goodman January 19, 2011

A big Congratulations,Carol.Another beautiful capture my friend!!! #9173787

Christine Lobsinger level-classic January 19, 2011

FANTACTIC FINALIST... KEEP GOING CAROL- CONGRATULATIONS!

SMILING CHRIS #9174023

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 19, 2011

BEAUTIFUL... HUGE CONGRATS!!! #9174533

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 19, 2011

Congats on your Outstanding Finalist Carol! Jeff #9175453

Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011

No surprise here, Carol! We all knew this was destined for Gold! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9175568

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 19, 2011

A stunning action capture and finalist, Carol! Congrats! #9176562

Julianne Bradford January 19, 2011

So glad to see this well deserved finalist Carol..congrats! #9178322

Carol L. Fowler January 19, 2011

Thanks for the comments! Appreciated. #9178492

Nadia Paul January 19, 2011

Wonderful capture Carol - congrats on all your finalists! #9178590

Steve M. Harrington January 19, 2011

Wonderful finalists, Carol. Good on you! :)
Steve #9178630

Gord MacEachern January 20, 2011

Big congratulations on your well deserved finalists Carol!!
Good luck next round!! #9179313

Val Feldman level-deluxe January 20, 2011

A beauty - Congrats, Carol! #9179644

Ellen Hodges January 20, 2011

Congrats and best luck on this superb finalist, Carol!! #9179679

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9180694

Debra R. Harder January 20, 2011

Another excellent action capture, Carol!! Perfect in every way!! Congrats again! Deb #9180932

Kim Andelkovic January 21, 2011

Awesome finalist Carol.....congrats :-) #9184108

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Carol L. Fowler January 22, 2011

Thanks!!! #9185168

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 03, 2011

WOW. (This should have gone Gold!)

This is AMAZING, Carol! This needs to be in magazines. I hope you entered this there, too!

CONGRATS on TE FINALIST AWARD! :)))

-Laura #9211319


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