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Is it a "V" or a "Y"
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Is it a "V" or a "Y"

by Karen Kane

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted August 19, 2014345 views5 comments
So, at first I figured this was clearly a "V", but....

When I was processing it... figured you could also consider the fence post in with the bird as a main subject, in which case, it might also be the letter "Y".

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by John Launstein on August 19, 2014 at 2:57 AM
Well, whether a V or a Y this is a fantastic image either way! I never get my avian subjects to cooperate like this and launch TOWARD the lens! This is wicked cool in my books, and a beautiful, stylized V...or Y. Seriously...very striking image.
Registered on April 5, 2011, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM
I really like the dynamic frontal POV, nice point of focus at the birds head too.
Great take-off shot Karen, I'd go with V for VERY well done :smile: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Myers on August 19, 2014 at 3:54 PM
Either way it's a terrific entry and a fine shot.
Registered on September 1, 2008, 85 Posts, 757 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 19, 2014 at 4:32 PM
Yeah, I don't know whether to call this a "V" of a "Y", :smile: , the good new is it doesn't matter. This is a fine catch with the bird taking off. I especially like the clear look at its feet.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 19, 2014 at 9:47 PM
That's a great capture, Karen! Either the V or Y works, they are both present. Great timing to catch the bird just lifting off.
Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments