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Flying Lessons

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Posted by Ian Mason on November 8, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Flying Lessons
1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1/1250s, iso 200

Today, I managed to stay at the pond from sunrise to sunset and witnessed some fantastic conditions. I almost ran out of cards and doubt if I'll ever process some of the images.I have been following these cygnets almost since they hatched and I have to say it was exciting to see them struggle to take to the air. I like this image as it includes the parents in the background, as if they are supervising his attempt. If the pond images start to get boring, please let me know!

LARGER VERSION
Posted by Tim Munsey on November 8, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Gives a great feeling of the power required for take off, like it.

Tim
Posted by David Sewell on November 8, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Young mute swan flying straight towards the camera? No, Ian, I don't find these images boring atall. :biggrin: Great shot.

David
Posted by Maggie Campbell on November 8, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Great action shot Ian. You can almost image what one parent is saying to the other. I echo David's sentiments - definitely not boring. :wavey:
Posted by Andy Snape on November 8, 2009 at 4:14 PM
That's fantastic Ian, not boring at all :smile: .
Posted by Rob Husband on November 8, 2009 at 4:47 PM
That is a superb shot - colours in the water and background are superb.

Rob
Posted by Tim Taylor on November 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Wow! 2012 olympics here I come. Fantastic action shot and I love the way the two in the background seem to be there as spectators.

Tim :toast:
Posted by Ian Haskell on November 8, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Ian...another one from the pond and absolutely smashing to see. Its telling a story imo...really good! well executed.

Ian :toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on November 8, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Another super image Ian .Boring ? nah not on ya nelly .
Posted by Ian Macdermott on November 8, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Superb frame filler Ian :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on November 9, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Nice one Ian!

David :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on November 9, 2009 at 10:19 AM
fantastic shot Ian, I love everything about it.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on November 9, 2009 at 11:31 AM
IAN KEEP THEM COMING :smile: (thought i'd shout out that :wink: )

Another great shot to add to the list :toast: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on November 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Super, I might have liked a touch more room on the right if you have it, but that is so minor with that excellent action captured.... looks like the swan is going to head straight up your lens hood.... bored with them? Certainly not...


:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on November 9, 2009 at 3:35 PM
I can hear the racket going on as it patters across the water now.
Lovely colours reflected in the water as well.
Good action shot.

Major.