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The Family

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Posted by Brian Irving on March 25, 2006 at 3:20 PM
The Family
Got this shot at Caerlaverock a couple of weeks ago.

It is from a sequence of 6 shots but this was the only one where all five heads were visible.

It is great to see large flocks of Whoopers break up into family groups as they fly out for drinking.

20d 75-300 usm mkII, at 300mm f5.6 800th, hand held.

Comments welcomed

Brian :wavey:
Posted by Justin on March 25, 2006 at 3:28 PM
Hi Brian,
I like this one.
I guess a bit of seperation between flying birds is often desirable but in this instance I think it's the closeness of the flock that works very well,especially the pleasing triangular formation that you've captured.
Good to see a blue sky,something that's sadly been lacking today in this part of the world.:rolleyes:



:toast:
Posted by John MacTavish on March 25, 2006 at 3:35 PM
I too like the triangular configuration of them here, but to be highly critical I still think you need a little more seperation between them to make this one stand out.

John :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Rob Howard on March 25, 2006 at 4:16 PM
Hi Brian,


A bit more seperation would be nice but still a nice image to capture.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 25, 2006 at 4:30 PM
Agree with John,Difficult situation and one we have all been in,see a flock flying over and grab the camera fire off some shots and hope you get one and this is a keeper so well done :toast:
Posted by Rene de Heer on March 25, 2006 at 5:09 PM
Separation would be nice but i think its still a nice image.
Rene de Heer