The definition of impossible - 'sneaking up on wildlife in an airboat' !
A few days ago (it already seems like weeks ago) my son and I visited the Everglades. Part of that experience included an airboat ride. They provide ear covering for a reason.
I have to admit it was a bit of a challenge to capture birds on the wing from a fast-moving platform. Continuous shooting mode was my friend that day.
This great egret must have had a good day of fishing - he was a bit slow getting off the water. For which I was thankful.
(70-200mm f8.0 1/2000 sec ISO200)
A few days ago (it already seems like weeks ago) my son and I visited the Everglades. Part of that experience included an airboat ride. They provide ear covering for a reason.
I have to admit it was a bit of a challenge to capture birds on the wing from a fast-moving platform. Continuous shooting mode was my friend that day.
This great egret must have had a good day of fishing - he was a bit slow getting off the water. For which I was thankful.
(70-200mm f8.0 1/2000 sec ISO200)
20 comments:
Nice one, I like the bird feet photo below too!
What a wing span ... nice shot.
Fantastic shot Rick, I love how the bird looks suspended in air for that brief second. There are days when rapid shot is definitely a best friend for photos! Not so much so for someone who's being shot at! lol
Thank you T. !
Thanks Susan.
Thanks Darlene - I had a few other shots of this one as well, but this was my favourite. Yes, I suppose if one must get 'shot' then a Canon isn't so bad ;-)
A great , important animal, great shot....mi piace questo maestoso volo che hai saputo catturare! Ciao, Rick , have a nice day, CY
Great shot! I like the lighting!
fantastic!
Stunning picture.To get a bird on take off is quite a challenge.What camera and lens are you using?
Ruth
Amazing :D
This is brilliant, the colors in the background add up the contrast :-)
Greetz,
Joseph
Gorgeous really excellent with a nice light and in flight. a hug.
Amazing, very well done!
you capture the perfect moment :D
What beautiful creatures of nature!
Congratulations for the moment ...
Amazing photo Rick !!!
Magic Rick
Great shot and a trip on an airboat sounds awesome.
Gracias Cinthia !
Thank you AleR !
Mariiana - thank you for your visit and comment !
Thank you Ruth - I use a Canon Rebel XS and for this shot I used a 70-200mm f2.8L lens with a 2x extender (I always post the lens and settings used above each photo).
Thanks Soraia !
Thank you Joseph - bird moving, boat moving ... click !
Thanks Leovi - your visits and comments are always appreciated.
Appreciate your comment Tiago - thank you !
Thank you very much, Magda. The birds here are spectacular.
Only the 'g' missing from your name, imac ;-) Thanks.
Thank you Farmchick - you really should try it sometime; use the ear covering ;-)
Nice!
Thanks, Avery !
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