V is for victory
Uploaded: February 19, 2013 02:53:28
Nikon 200-400 @400
Iso 2500
1/3200 sec.
f/6.3
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 2500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 550.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S
Michael Bradley February 19, 2013
Excellent action shot!! #1515466Jack Gaskin February 19, 2013
Simply put the POV does not get any better than this.Jack #10574654
Michelle Alton February 19, 2013
Agree totally with Jack! #10574675Leslie J. Morris February 19, 2013
Bet those Mallards were worried when they saw this bird swooping in and breathed a sigh of relief to see that seafood was on the menu and not duck! In my neck of the woods they feed mostly on ducks. Great shot! #10574833Nicholas Semo February 19, 2013
Thanks everyone for the kind words. And Jack, you are totally correct, I was set and waiting. I must say it was bitterly cold with the windchill bringing it below zero and I waited 90 minutes for it to make its move, the sun had just dropped below the treeline behind me and the light was fading fast.Nick. #10575484
Carrie M. Groseclose March 28, 2013
Excellent capture and your patience definitely paid off Nick! Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist! #10629780Merna L. Nobile April 12, 2013
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