Bird flight

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 24 November 2008 in Animal & Insect.

This photo was not intended to come out this way. As i took the photo the bird got a gust of wind which made it turn and its wings caught the sun. I like it but it doesn't soom in any closer without getting grainer. I don't know what kind of bird it is

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (21)

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

This is a real beauty even if the intended shot was different that what resulted. Love the details in the wings and tail from this angle.

24 Nov 2008 5:30am

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

What kind of bird? - a big one lol. Right place at the right time - lovely photo.

24 Nov 2008 6:28am

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

if I shall be given a second cHANCE thats where I wan to be...SKY

24 Nov 2008 6:37am

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

lovely shot, i like the way the sun has lite up the wings

24 Nov 2008 6:37am

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

Looks like he´s getting ready to drop into a headlong dive !!

24 Nov 2008 7:14am

LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland

I would like to say - free, happy, enjoying, also you can enjoy a result!

Ps. Squirrels are jumping, tits are flying - not frozen - yet :)

24 Nov 2008 7:22am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Fabulous capture!

24 Nov 2008 9:32am

Veronelle from Lens, France

nice bird

24 Nov 2008 10:30am

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

it is fantastic how, as you say, the outstretched wings catch the sunlight! what a wonderful feeling it must be!

24 Nov 2008 10:52am

willow from Chelsea, United States

Serendipity sometimes produces the best images. Love the glistening wings - he seems to be floating effortlessly. Lovely.

24 Nov 2008 11:37am

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

Theres that camera of yours! amazing work Deb, love his wings and the shimmer and ruffle of feathers.

24 Nov 2008 1:48pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Single-glowing-took-my-breath-away shot ;)

24 Nov 2008 2:33pm

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

I like the light on this bird feathers…

24 Nov 2008 4:12pm

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

Is it a bird..Is it a plane..No it's Super Deb's, catching another cracking shot. ;>)

24 Nov 2008 7:09pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Interesting angle, nice capture

24 Nov 2008 7:24pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Soaring up higher, hence the expression - free as a bird. Beautiful shot.

24 Nov 2008 8:18pm

Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States

It's beautiful. I think that kind of unexpected moment is one of the joys of photography. You just never know when the lighting will suddenly change or a creature will move just so and change everything.

24 Nov 2008 11:37pm