Poised for flight.....

© Janet Williams

Poised for flight.....

Uploaded: May 10, 2005 00:22:14

Description

Taken at sunset - yesterday evening around 8.45 pm. I took a number of distance shots of this seagull and then waited (with frozen fingers) for him to take off! Focal length 89mm, 1/225.8 sec - F/7.4

Comments

Jordi Delgado May 10, 2005

Impressive capture, Janet!!!!

:-)) #247073

Dan Holm May 10, 2005

A magnificent image, Janet!! Beautifully done! #1335706

Patty Razonable May 10, 2005

Perfect timing for a great shot!! #1335707

Donna Roberts May 10, 2005

Excellent silhouette Janet - the background is stunning!
:-) from 'downunder' #1335719

Ann Bruynseels May 10, 2005

Very beautiful ! #1335767

Mary L. Graham May 10, 2005

Awsome Shot Janet!! #1336238

Khalid A. Msd May 10, 2005

The scene is very very amazing ! #1336855

Kate Jackson May 10, 2005

So lovely the way his wing is enfolding the sun. Well worth the wait Janet. #1336894

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic May 10, 2005

Wonderful shot, Janet...Well worth the wait! #1337308

Janet Williams May 10, 2005

A huge thank you to you all for your feedback. I'm so glad you liked it and the frozen fingers were worthwhile! I took several shots in this location last night and will now choose my next favourite for tomorrow. Thanks again - you've made my day! Janet #1337312

Brian Cassar May 24, 2005

Perfect capture Janet. Well done! #1388637

Janet Williams May 24, 2005

Thanks Brian. #1390171

Debra Booth June 21, 2005

Excellent timing, Janet! Great capture! Congratulations on your finalist! #1500513

S J June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Janet!! #1500696

Damian P. Gadal June 21, 2005

Great shot - Congrats! #1500772

Kate Jackson June 22, 2005

Oh boy Congratulations! #1504023

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

spectacular! congrats! #1506208

Mary Clarke June 22, 2005

Congratulations, again, Janet. Very well done. #1506489

Janet Williams June 23, 2005

Wow - thanks everyone. I didn't know I'd got a finalist - only just home today after a business trip. Many thanks for your congratulations. I now need to look and see who all the others are! #1510843

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