Graceful Takeoff ~

[Joanna kate]

Beautiful wingspan

[Caroline]

Incredible wings, lovely picture

[Penelope Ann]

Fab capture

[Babs]

Very elegant, super shot.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So beautiful -- great shot !

[sally agnew]

So graceful in flight, lovely shot Valerie :)

[Valerie Chesney]

@hermann @claycameras @pennystot Many thanks for liking & Favs...i so like to catch these birds in flight.....")

[Valerie Chesney]

@beryl @onewing @strawberrywhip @joannakate These birds ar so beautiful in flight, Thanks for your great comments...")

[Bep]

So elegant.

[Jodie]

Great shot, beautiful timing.

[Graham Thresher]

Super timing.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Merrelyn]

Great timing :)

[Anne Pancella]

Nice BIF shot!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh my, perfect timing and terrific shot! FAV

[penny]

great capture!

[Valerie Chesney]

@jodies @thresheg @koalagardens I so appreciate your lovely comments & Favs. 'She' surprised me & took flight so quickly I had time for only two shots. Made the TP....Great !!

[Valerie Chesney]

@kerristephens @merrelyn @annepann @pennyrae @gijsje Thank you all, the lake gives me some good opportunities..

[Karen Mitchell]

Wow, great catch of these wings...and the feet! Love it.

[Valerie Chesney]

@kandkids Thanks so much, Karen, for your lovely comment. I live near 3 lakes & spend lots of time there, I so like the bird life..")

[Jane Morley]

Wow, amazing capture!

[Kathy A]

Fabulous capture