Farther Along

Gallery: AvianPosted June 7, 2013115 views11 comments

Another image from a very short sequence of a Pelican taking off from Lake Manze channel, in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania.
The sun was setting behind us, taken from a drifting boat hand-held.

EOS 1D MkIV
500mm F4
ISO 800
1/1600
EV-0.33

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 7, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Very nice stop action details, love the setting and this POV Ken.
Excellent work

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 7, 2013 at 10:52 AM

I really like this one Ken. Great action capture in terrific light with the water drops adding the final touch.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on June 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Love the light and the droplets - very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 7, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Cool take off shot Ken, love the splash and colors

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Sweet light and color palette; love the absolute freeze of the water droplets.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 7, 2013 at 11:33 PM

Thanks very much everybody for your kind comments, they are much appreciated.
Another example of "right time, right place"

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on June 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Great action, Ken.
Excellent details.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 9, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Thanks Jefferson

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 9, 2013 at 8:35 AM

Fantastic Ken - great light and detail

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 9, 2013 at 9:40 AM

This is one of those..."gotta see the larger view" images! Super light and action, with a wonderful composition. Sweet shot! Sharon

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 10, 2013 at 2:53 AM

Sharon and Robb,

Thanks very much for your comments

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