Into the blue [Contest Finalists November 2006]
Uploaded: November 05, 2006 12:04:43
Mallard ducks flying fast into the blue,f5.6 ,1/1600 , almost full frame, no manipulations.
Ontario Canada 2006
Robert Baer November 05, 2006
robertLaura N November 05, 2006
wow...everything about this is wonderful! It's so bright, vibrant and sharp! #3549028Mitch Spence November 05, 2006
Robert, this is beautiful. I am utterly amazed by the sharpness here. How in the world did you do that? #3549060Robin R. November 05, 2006
Wow. The clarity is amazing. #3549231Jeff Robinson November 05, 2006
Excellent capture Robert! Jeff #3549646Ken Slade November 05, 2006
Robert, this is an outstanding photo. The colors are wonderful and the focus is excellent. Nice timing on this shot. I was wondering what lens you used for this photo?You have an excellent gallery. I woulld love to get a good in-flight mallard photo. I have been trying for weeks!
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Robert R. Grove November 05, 2006
Thank you all for the comments !!, I used an ef 100/400 L IS #3549835Richard D. Cox November 05, 2006
Awesome photo. Color, comp, clarity, contrast all perfect. #3549981Janine Russell November 05, 2006
Robert, excellent color, detail, exposure, lighting and clarity; excellent flight capture. #3550457Sharon F. Morris November 06, 2006
Picture Perfect :-) Love the great colors in this image. Great Capture #3553992Cary Rogers November 07, 2006
Magnificent capture, Robert! Vibrant colors, great lighting, and crisp detail! Nice work! #3557980Robert R. Grove November 08, 2006
Thank you again Laura,Mitch,Robin,Jeff,Ken,Richard,Janine,Sharon,Cary, I think the light was just great at the time , often it is not so . #3563862Karen Slagle November 09, 2006
Wow - I'm stunned by this gorgeous capture, Robert. This is so sharp and the bg looks like a painting. Your gallery is full of the beauty of nature. It takes real talent to capture birds in flight... #3565334Robert R. Grove December 02, 2006
Thank you Karen for the compliments and taking the time to view my portfolio .Cindy Cone December 29, 2006
Beautiful image, Robert! Congrats! #3756993Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 29, 2006
Great image. #3757503Sharon F. Morris December 30, 2006
Congrats Robert on your wonderful Finalist! #3758461Robert R. Grove January 07, 2007
Thank you for the comments by the judges and Cindy,Kara,Sharon ,best regards Robert #3792590Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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