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Magic Carpet Ride
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Magic Carpet Ride

by Kenneth Arni

Gallery: AvianPosted August 1, 2010115 views8 comments
This just remindes me of floating on a magic carpet.
From kayak, handheld,D200,200-400mmVR,1.4tc,at 825mm, ISO 400,f/8,1/1600sec,exp.comp.-.67
all C&C welcome and appreciated.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 1, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Kenneth,

I like the pose of the wings and can see why you mentioned "floating on a magic carpet". There are a few pixels of white over 255, you may be able to bring those down in RAW. I also like the way the wing tips are curled upwards
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 1, 2010 at 12:36 PM
I really like the angle in htis one, Ken. It does make it look like he's floating. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on August 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Would love to see this larger Ken. Looks really nice. Love the postion of the bird in the air. I know, it really should not be a big deal, but to me your copyright really makes it hard to enjoy the image. I might have put it at the top in this one.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by David Chauvin on August 1, 2010 at 8:47 PM
The position of the wing with the curling feathers is really nice. Wish there was more light on the face, but that wasn't in the cards. On another note, the size of your logo dominates the frame and is tough to get past.
Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on August 1, 2010 at 8:54 PM
What a great flight shot. You are right it looks like the bird is floating on a magic carpet.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Buck Ward on August 1, 2010 at 10:27 PM
The feather detail is terrific - love the curled primaries. The white spot on the head suggests he was sitting on the low spot on the roost tree,
Registered on December 8, 2003, 96 Posts, 1917 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 1, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Most interesting flight pose Ken, and plumage detail looks good too.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 2, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Cool flight pose and excellent sharpness Ken. If you have more room on the bottom in the original I might include that. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments