That freedom called "Time"

Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR
Exposure: 1/8000 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: -2/3 EV

Doves
Hanauma Bay
Island of O'ahu,
Hawai'i

hayzzzz....hanep ang tyempo...bow

naglaeng ka metten kabsat na ng timing ditoy nga alam! pamatay!

you are a wonderful freind, my dear

always with you, you know that

,.-)))

cheers, mon ami

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Maraming salamat, dear Ge! ;-)
Cheeers!!!

a bokeh coconut

wow

love this shot
.

nagpapahabol ahihihi!!!

This part is my favorite. What a superb lighting here.

Have a wonderful weekend! ;)

okis naladawak pero ayus lang agbyag iti padak nga ilokano!!!

Ginataan! Sakto!

post kan bages naladaw ka siguro nakariing nya? :P

wow! as in naglaing bagis!

Ney, naudi ak manen! Absent ak gamin idi weekend. =)

tinding nyarpness !

pamatay sa husay!

perfect light

Tinkerbell's flying again together with the doves!

That freedom called "Time" by .I Travel East..

That freedom
called "Time"
can slow you down
or fast track the pace.
You have it in your hands
use it well...

It is here
and gone
before we even know it.
~ I Travel East

I was shooting pictures of my family when I saw these flock of doves fly headed towards my direction. Lucio was set at 70mm. No time to make adjustments. Machinegun-shooting ensued. I think I got one lucky strike. :)

Doves fly free
Hanauma Bay
Island of O'ahu,
Hawai'i

*For my dear blood-brother, Raymond. Maligayang Kaarawan, mahal kong kapatid. Pagpalain ka ng Panginoon. :))).

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(280 comments)

ainasa says:

happy saturday dear Ge
this looks so summerly.just love it
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

.I Travel East. says:

Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

KLnyc says:

#2?

Wonderful moment.. I thought those were dove's :))

p.s. forget about the Jets and Giants.. They all going down to the tube :((
Saints, who they playing tomorrow?
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Alo Adhari says:

wonderful.really a masterpiece
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Digital Agent (very busy w/work) says:

wicked x 10 Ge....
perfect flight and a stunning angle
exceptional control of light
have a great weekend my friend
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Alebor says:

Fantastica!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Tomasito.! says:

Oh my goodness! this has got to be the best photo I have seen all day. A great big WOW, Ge :) :) :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

trinhtq says:

Fantastic shot my friend!! Great moment!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

leslie*thomson says:

ahhh so beautifully carefree...i love it Ge~
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

nishikabbo (too busy) says:

WOW!!
what a shot!
love this one, my friend!

have a great weekend :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniela Duncan says:

Awesome catch!

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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

jay purandare says:

beautiful!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

hubsio says:

nice capture!!! =)

galing . . . .
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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

kaniav says:

wow ... wonderful
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

fanjason {super busy} says:

the blur gives this an overall sweet feel...luv the way u framed this!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

belle_fleur says:

beautiful!!!
two doves that look like angels!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

gigilivorno says:

Here is an example of "how to trasform a so common subject in a masterpiece"!!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

(: Andrzej :) says:

beautiful sun bath..... gorgeous mood thanks to birds and sun
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Marquisa says:

Outstanding work! Bravo sir!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

kate ✷ [studying] says:

wow nagmayat manong ge!
have a great weekend!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

n0vk says:

Great capture!
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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

TheTwinBros says:

Perfect! Fly free
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

://maraculio says:

eto yung tinatawag na swakto!!!!!!! wot wot sabay sleep!!!! nyt Peng!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

[Trigger_Happy]Mojackr™ says:

nagpintas!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

jon.noj says:

love it peng! i believe i can fly.....
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

coco♥rose says:

I think so too.....oh my gosh this is beyond amazing....LOVE THIS CAPTURE....have a great weekend....
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

sharaff says:

ah! angelic, Ge
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

brechti images says:

absolutely splendid "machinegun" image…you used your time perfectly…but if we would be fully aware of the time every second we would go crazy i think…=D
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♡ⓁⓂ♡ says:

Good Morning Ge! What a beautiful shot of these bird flying just perfectly through the air for you at the right time..:-)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

glenndulay says:

wowness kabsat! pamatay talaga ete tiradam! idol! nice one sir! woooooooooooooooooow!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ॐ dragonflyriri ॐ (Limited Flickr Time) says:

OMG Ge this is AMAZING! Lovely capture! Have a wonderful weekend dear friend! xoxo

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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

aleemsm says:

Seems your Lucio eye got the bird's legs quite well! :-)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ANVAR - SO BUSY RUSSIANTEXAN © says:

True spirit of Freedom.
Classic work, Brother.
Hope you're enjoying your Saturday!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Carhove says:

Bellisimos colores y composicion my friend!

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Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

wildflower... says:

excellent compo as always,kuya ge:)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

NaPix -- Hmong Soul says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tell me a story... (Show & Tell), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

great shot, great message

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shiroibasketshoes hopper says:

Wise words and majestic photo, Ge kabigan! It makes me think of how birds plan their time! Have a great weekend! :-)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Mister History says:

super capture, the birds look aweosme, great comp too! well done on yet another amazing shot......jealous!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

S A N D E E P says:

amazin!!!!
great capture..
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

B℮n says:

Such speedy work my friend!

BirdsPhotos
Please add this great bird photo to "Birds Photos" group

GRTZ,BEN
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Faisal! says:

Very beautifuly done
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

henriettevisscher71 says:

so wonderful!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Bucheke says:

I really like how you see things in a different perspective Kuya! enjoy your weekend ;)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Tattooed JJ says:

So beautiful and powerful, Brilliant
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

insashi says:

what a timing, my dear
your parents were right when they gave you the name GE

GEnius, mon cher ami
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Tam*Tam says:

Yeaaah! Indeed you got really fantastic result, dear Ge! Love it! The feeling of freshness....brightness.....hope filled :-)
You caught the moment perfectly!
Thank you for photo, for thoughtful words, for welcome, for kindness, for friendship! :-)
Mabuhay kaibigan!!!!!!
Happy weekend to you, my dear friend! :-)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

92Twenty says:

wow. excellent capture!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ylumière says:

Oh gosh, I'm speechless! This is awesome.. the bokeh and the concept of "freedom" with that two birds up there.. Wonderful work here!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Abby Lanes says:

I love thier little red feet, and the light is so fab. Looks like you were having a perfect, sunny day there! Love this.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ystan says:

great timing
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

lina' says:

perfect catch my frn!
mag asawa siguro sila ahehe
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

krazykrayons says:

Your compositions are so fresh and unique...love this perspective...love the feeling of freedom and your words :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

jdkvirus says:

Awesome capture - love the way the top dove is glowing!

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Rex M Photography says:

Love the shallow dof,excellent work Ge
btw, the cropped version I posted only as a reference since most won't take the time to view large
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Cuison says:

Lupit mo talaga Master! Apir!
I wish you a good weekend !
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

blauearth says:

they were like thieves in the night...
congrats for surviving the air strike.

kabsat, nagpintas color da.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Worthy Photography says:

Stunning perspective. Lovely light and colours.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Garthephotoarts.com says:

outstanding!!!! wonderful work of art!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

e.nigma says:

free as a bird!!! i wish i have that luxury.. have a great weekend kapatid!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Yasin Hassan ( ياسين حسن ) says:

Awesome
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Happiness.Is.You :] says:

Wow..!! Amazingg... light & colours
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Dark Spinner says:

You surely did manage a lucky shot : ) Lovely words, Ge, as always!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

dianemariet says:

Wow .... just awesome, Ge .... amazing .... incredible .... phenomenal .... spectacular .... can you tell I reallllllly like this?! ;)))
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Danny-flickr (Busy - catch up soon) says:

wow perfect timing!! I totally love the clarity of the details on the wings. Well capture of the moment!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

►Felix◄ says:

wow great shot
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Pedro Gerardo says:

Sir, sobra mo naman ako pinapa bilib!

Have a wonderful Sunday, sir!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

CoolAzerty says:

Wow the light is amazing and the capture is stunning, excellent work my friend :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

SemicharmedLife (buried - snow & work) says:

What perfect timing my friend! And the resultant composition!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

daruma* says:

There's a beautiful shot on the front page of Takara at the moment called 'time is an accident' - I was reminded of it by your words here.

I adore the detail of the birds here - the detail is so perfect and more than that elegant. Super work!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Aleksandr Matveev says:

Beautiful work, my Friend!
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. Elena T. Photography . says:

This is indeed a stunning capture, Ge! And what a beautiful mood it conveys. 'Freedom' is such a special word, isn't it? :)

Have a most beautiful week-end my friend!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ALMOSTAWESOME55 says:

very nice
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

ferahfeza says:

So gorgeous !!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Piccinaccia! says:

WOW!!! This is a perfect example of what a photographer should be: ready, lucky and fast!!
Extraordinary one! A big fave!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

...-Wink-... says:

Wow, masterful capture my friend!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

tiikka says:

Beautiful shot, great timing
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Heccastudio / BROKEN ROUTER- SORRY says:

wowowow great timing fabulous moment
have a nice Sunday my friend!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Laurie`s Colors & Dreams says:

Magnific photo !!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

alǝx says:

stunning capture with a beautiful text, my friend !
bonne soirée :-)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

popsy ramon (>Ako'y Pinoy< ON & OFF BUSY says:

To say the least...IMO...Master G's work got elegance and class.
Awan it maibagakon, kabsat.
Saludo, apir! pakpakpak!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

blurredfoto / Aron says:

ooooh what a catch. well done!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

fmc.nikon.d40 says:

WOW, this is AMAZING, my friend….Fabulous shot
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

*Lynne says:

What a beautiful pic--the two birds are awesome!
Have a good day, Ge!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonello! says:

Wow...fantastic image....the colours and the birds are wonderful!
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugs Ge!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

born19june says:

what a beautiful shot to start a Saturday

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geobahalos says:

This is really a great image,so well captured , awesome presentation
Have a great evening my friend....
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

A Picture is Worth --- says:

Beautiful composition--wonderful capture---great catch!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ibleo says:

Splendid capture, great interpretation, veriy beautiful Birds and light!!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Lulot Ruiz (busy) says:

Ge, kung baga ba sa kape, tamang-tama ang timpla ng larawang ito!
timing is perfect!
DOF is excellent!

thanks for uploading this refreshing shot!

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onwatersedge says:

brilliant shot, i really like the DOF and those little bright feet.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Leonardo Martins says:

Terrific! Very perfect!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

serend1p1tyx says:

beautiful capture!!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

G!L says:

magical moment in time !
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Prodromos Sarigianis says:

Brilliant shot, fantastic light, great capture of the birds
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ay Naku! says:

Perfect timing bro and love the details. It feels like I walked into a movie and beautifully captured my friend.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

giulifff says:

indeed it is free who has the time.....
title that I totally share, beautiful photo, sense of liberty and space..
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

BeRn$ says:

ang ganda naman nito sir. love the DOF
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willa999 says:

time is our time
flows depending on our emotions
Nikon used to say that emotions are real
:))))))))))))))))))))

google translated

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mjose_almeida(holidays/back 12 Feb miss y) says:

What a lucky stricke indeed the composition is gorgeous and the work fabulous. Its lovely my friend congrats

Have a wonderful and happy weekend :))**
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