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Screecher

By KingArthur
This frame was captured a fortnight ago while out birding at my favourite haunt. Its the type of shot that really tests the speed and efficiency of one's gear, as also the capabilities of the person behind the camera, when the bird flies relatively low straight towards you .....

Fortunately enough I was sporting my best gear for this kind of shot, well seated with my elbows supported over my knees, and had sufficient time to prepare for it since I had spotted the duck approaching from quite a distance. Once I had a full lock on the approaching bird speeding towards me, it was all about waiting for the right moment (distance and flight path) to bag the shot ..... a short rapid burst did the rest.

Pretty much impressed with the results, I chose this frame as the best of the lot. Quite a crisp capture considering the bird's speed, with ample head and breast detail in the plumage. Viewing large should look better.

Keep well,
Joe Smile

Tags: General Action photography Bird photography Birds in flight Marsh bird Wildlife and nature Ducks birds wildlife nature In flight bird Nikon D500 KingArthur Nikkor 200-500mm

Voters: RonDM, Badgerfred, Richard Hovland and 55 more


Uploaded:
9 Mar 2021 10:09AM
Camera:
Nikon D500
Lens:
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Shutter Speed:
1/2500s
Aperture:
f/6.3
ISO:
250
Focal Length:
500.0 mm
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Comments


dales Plus
7 13 Australia
9 Mar 2021 10:36AM
Outstanding shot Joe , excellent result by yourself and your equipment !
Ian
bliba Plus
17 1 2 Austria
9 Mar 2021 10:36AM
amazing
rustyshackleford 8
9 Mar 2021 10:58AM
Superb. Detail and everything.
Clyde54 2 6 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 10:59AM
Super shot Joe.
mike9005 Plus
13 6 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 11:12AM
Lovely capture, Joe.

Mike
Kaxxie Plus
2 England
9 Mar 2021 1:11PM
That’s a great shot Joe. I can hear the noise. Did you need to duck?!

Karen
boov 10 2 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 1:54PM
Superb capture
M_squared Plus
11 1 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 2:20PM
Well captured. Great image.
Edcat55 4 Malta
9 Mar 2021 2:25PM
they are getting better and better BRO ----- VERY PROUD OF YOUR WORK!!!!!! ED
badgerwil70 Plus
15 8 England
9 Mar 2021 2:34PM
Great shot Joe not easy to capture.
Trust you are well.

Will.Smile
Jukka Plus
11 1 Finland
9 Mar 2021 2:38PM
Excellent in flight birding , Joe! SmileSmileSmileSmileSmile

Jukka
Fefe Plus
11 82 49 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 2:49PM
Lovely shot, love the water droplets Smile
Len1950 Plus
13 4 England
9 Mar 2021 3:15PM
Cracking inflight capture Joe.SmileSmile
Chinga Plus
12 112 3 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 4:58PM
Beautifully caught... Perfect in-flight capture !!
Isabel GrinGrinGrinGrin
cooky Plus
19 6 8 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 5:06PM
Fantastic shot Joe. Love the water droplets on the feathers, excellent at speed focus work!

Kath
canoncarol Plus
6 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 5:25PM
Wow! This is a superb in flight capture Joe.
Carol
taggart Plus
18 47 15 United States
9 Mar 2021 5:42PM
.....and even the water drops on its breast!
Kudos!
richmowil Plus
14 505 3 England
9 Mar 2021 8:07PM
I love their laugh like call. Very nice capture Joe.
sweetpea62 Plus
12 9 2 United Kingdom
9 Mar 2021 10:16PM
Super inflight shot Jo..Lin
handlerstudio Plus
10 2 12 United States
10 Mar 2021 2:28AM
A wonderful flight capture.

Peter
capto Plus
10 7.1k 33 United Kingdom
10 Mar 2021 1:21PM
An Award worthy image certainly.Smile
ivor
gconant Plus
11 32 1 United States
10 Mar 2021 1:55PM
A remarkable shot Joe !!

Glenn
johnke 10 232 17 England
13 Mar 2021 8:00AM
BIF never easy Joe, composition and detail are spot on...John

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