Poised for flight..... [Contest Finalists May 2005]
Uploaded: May 10, 2005 00:22:14
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
Jordi Delgado May 10, 2005
Impressive capture, Janet!!!!:-)) #247073
Dan Holm May 10, 2005
A magnificent image, Janet!! Beautifully done! #1335706Patty Razonable May 10, 2005
Perfect timing for a great shot!! #1335707Donna Roberts May 10, 2005
Excellent silhouette Janet - the background is stunning!Ann Bruynseels May 10, 2005
Very beautiful ! #1335767Mary L. Graham May 10, 2005
Awsome Shot Janet!! #1336238Khalid A. Msd May 10, 2005
The scene is very very amazing ! #1336855Kate Jackson May 10, 2005
So lovely the way his wing is enfolding the sun. Well worth the wait Janet. #1336894Sherry Stricklin Boles May 10, 2005
Wonderful shot, Janet...Well worth the wait! #1337308Janet 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 #1337312Brian Cassar May 24, 2005
Perfect capture Janet. Well done! #1388637Janet Williams May 24, 2005
Thanks Brian. #1390171Debra Booth June 21, 2005
Excellent timing, Janet! Great capture! Congratulations on your finalist! #1500513S J June 21, 2005
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Janet!! #1500696Damian P. Gadal June 21, 2005
Great shot - Congrats! #1500772Kate Jackson June 22, 2005
Oh boy Congratulations! #1504023Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005
spectacular! congrats! #1506208Mary Clarke June 22, 2005
Congratulations, again, Janet. Very well done. #1506489Janet 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! #1510843Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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