First attempt at Birds in Flight
 

Always fun to try something new. Here is my first attempt at Birds in Flight photography this morning. It's very challenging, I have a new respect for people that can do this - I have a lot to learn!

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Coming in for a landing

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Somewhat awkward takeoff

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Dropped the tip of her wing right as I pressed the shutter - LOL

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Flying straight at me, a 3 flap sequence

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Jet propulsion!

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Fab... my favorite one is the half up wing, half down. The shadows, the line of her back and stretched out legs ... perfect!

Beautiful!

Thank you, I agree, that was the best shot, and I think it is also the sharpest.

Beautiful! Keep em’ coming! :mademyday:

Thank you. I will.

Wow! Those are excellent. Beautiful photos.

Nice work! I enjoy you posts. Thank you.

Great photos
 

What camera, lens and settings did you use. Great photos.

Just love your work - a truly gifted photographer

Very nice! Crisp and clean with good motion.

Great stuff. Keep it up. I look forward to it.

Great pics, you’ve got “the eye”. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

Surely this is the work of a professional photographer. I find the clarity and the focus and the ability to capture these things the work of someone who did this for a living.

Are you from Arizona?

Nicely done, Grumpy. Keep 'em comin'.

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Gorgeous photos- thanks for sharing!!!!

You have nailed it, Grumpy. Those are gorgeous in their clarity and motion.

BTW, I thought nothing would make me switch to the new TOTV format, but not being able to see all your pictures did it.

I have been an amateur photographer most of my life.

I was a smart a$$ with a briefcase (IT consultant) for a living.

Sorry about the problem with the forum. I will try to figure out how to make it work on both.

Thank you, everyone, for the compliments. I do thank each post, but I don't know if that shows anywhere. But, I read every post and appreciate them.

Those are great! Especially the ones with the the bird over the water.

Fantastic timing and focus!!!

Beautiful!!!!!!!!

Good eye for photos! Thanks!

Pictures
 

Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures! Do you share your knowledge of photography?

Beautiful pictures. Loved the action.

These are spectacular. You are too modest!

Nicely done. A lot more BIF and tips on BIF at Ugly Hedgehog -- Photography Forum

Sometimes to the point that people avoid me when I walk into the room - LOL. It is kind of a passion.

Thank you!

I concur with everyone. Absolutely breathtaking!

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

Cool pics. I think I saw you the A.M. near New Hampton verandas.:coolsmiley:

That would have been me, I posted those photos in another thread.

yes, keep em coming

Fabulous!

Beautiful...white ones look like a ballet....thank you for sharing!!! Love the wildlife here so especially enjoy your photos

Great job! Keep it up.

Love the photos -- keep 'em coming. They're all really beautiful.