Getting ready for take off

and although she's an old lady with tattered wings, she still does a remarkable job.

[Issi Bannerman]

She still looks to be in fighting form!

[Renee Salamon]

She’s still pretty fierce-some

[haskar]

Over time, my judgment about old age has changed significantly. I see its advantages.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ready, steady, go ! - a lovely shot of this old lady!

[Susan Wakely]

She does look a little tatty.

[Rob Z]

A determined old lady - good on her. :)

[Dawn]

She looks a little tatty but fabulous detail

[Joan Robillard]

Good capture

[katy]

Bless your heart! Good to know even the old ladies can still function! She looks fabulous here

[Mags]

Beautiful capture!

[Bucktree]

Great capture. She's showing off her attitude.

[Paula Fontanini]

Beautifully captured! She may be getting older but she's still got it goin on! :)

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely capture.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Excellent photograph

[Peter]

Brilliantly captured in wonderful detail Diana, Fav:)

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[George]

Superbly clear shot.

[Heather]

Ha! A great shot with such sharp focus, Diana! I love how her wings are jutting out every way! Fav

[Corinne C]

Wonderful image. It looks so athletic!

[Jane Pittenger]

Good for her

[LManning (Laura)]

Never underestimate the tattered old ladies, right?

[Diana]

@jamibann @rensala @haskar @beryl @wakelys @robz @Dawn @joansmor @grammyn @marlboromaam @dkellogg @bluemoon @mittens @365projectorgchristine @pcoulson @elisasaeter @gaf005 @365projectorgheatherb @corinnec @jgpittenger @ljmanning Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)