Lost to the Sky

Lucky timing allowed me to capture this mallard as it was just taking off from a friend's garden. I think there's a nice feeling of freedom here...

Only the levels were adjusted (to bring out the sky).

Viewing this large really emphasises the focus on the bird!

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Comments

jrotunda85 says:

Very cool photo, I think your adjustment of the levels gave the picture that much more impact! Score 9/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

zotosi says:

i like the focus and the bird
Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacob...K says:

Excellent picture, I love the sillouette and the background

Score 9/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

joolsveern says:

Good shot.
Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

YAHQQLIGAN says:

Nice capture.
Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Fancy Horse says:

Great capture!
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmo23 says:

Very well captured. Nice in large. Great airborne silhouette (1-2-3)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

markhsal says:

Great capture
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn Morag says:

Brill!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

cherence1 [deleted] says:

awesome shot.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

dear prudence. says:

i absolutely love this
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Taken on May 17, 2006

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