We Have Take-off!!!

© Franziska Lang

We Have Take-off!!!

Uploaded: June 13, 2003

Description

Puffins almost "throw" themselves into flight, they are incredibly fast, so I prefocused and had my friend walk towards him until he flew away ... I only got one picture despite having the camera set to multiple shots! Nikon D100.

Comments

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict June 13, 2003

Great shot - I love puffins! #39817

Leanne M.E. Boyd May 26, 2019

Great shot Franziska; good stop in action, dof, colour, detail, and composition. Well done. #116221

Terry Gee May 26, 2019

Great shot Franziska!
I was just saying yesterday that I want to get a good in flight pic....it's hard, and you got it as sharp as anything! #116272

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Nice work, Franziska. Good thinking to get the one shot. #116285

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Outstanding capture, Franziska! #116335

Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019

Great capture, Franziska! I too love puffins! #116375

Evy Johansen level-classic May 26, 2019

What a beautiful shot - great clarity! #116919

LJ Corliss level-classic July 07, 2003

Congrats to you :) #136486

Leanne M.E. Boyd July 07, 2003

Congratulations and good luck in the finals. #136680

Patricia Marroquin July 07, 2003

Congrats, Franziska! #136950

Evy Johansen level-classic July 08, 2003

Congratulations, Franziska! Well derserved!!! #136978

Murry Grigsby July 08, 2003

Congrats, Franziska! #137262

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