2nd January 2014 - Take off

So there I was taking shots trying to get ICM when this swan decided to take off coming towards me. Not as clear as I would like as there were reeds in the way but I was pleased to be able to quickly change my settings to get this. At the last minute he changed his mind and came back down into the water. I think I put him off !! LOL!!

Definitely better large against black!!

Uploaded for my extras album

[Laurie]

Love it! I become completely paralyzed when it comes to switching my settings that quick...something I will need to work on! But, congrats it's certainly not easy (IMO)! :)

[Karen Mitchell]

Wow, nice on the "fly" shot! Super wings head on.

[Sarah]

Amazing wing span great capture

[Ann Stenson]

Amazing capture Pam! :)

[Janet]

Fabulous!

[elkehochban]

Wonderful! I agree, it needs to be seen enlarged

[Katia]

Terrific timing here! :)

[Rosie Kind]

I nearly posted a swan in flight today as well. Lovely shot as it's not easy to get them when they are coming directly towards you and it almost looks like a painting

[Tremerryn]

Tremendous action shot - looks as if you needed to run!

[Kathie]

Terrific shot. Great you didn't panic. Fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Fantastic shot!

[Judith Johnson]

Superb capture! They look quite ungainly in take-off don't they?

[Rob Wareham]

Super photo and quick thinking.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Wonderful , just fancy a bird changing his mind !! A super capture Pam !

[Jennifer D]

Wow! Stunning.

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Great shot, brilliant timing. You must have been excited to see this and have your camera ready!

[Danette Thompson]

Fascinating movement!

[Sue Wilde]

What an awesome shot

[Sheila G]

What a great shot

[Kay Hodges]

Awesome shot and great pov

[Patty]

LOL, he looks a little bottom heavy.

[Nita]

Fabulous colors and tones. Wonderful action by the bird - it feels like he is coming right at the photographer!

[Ross Walker]

Definitely better large. I like the way it shows the shape of the body in a way we don't ususally see.

[Yvonne]

Wonderful action shot. Perfect pov.

Happy New Year, Pam.

[Pam Knowler]

@yonnie thanks Yvonne! Happy New Year to you and your family! Hope all is ok with you? I have missed seeing your shots!

[Taffy]

OMG!! What an amazing capture -- you had to think quickly to get this one!

[Sharon]

Brilliant capture

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Wow - Well captured!

[Wendy Bowden]

This is brilliant, fav