surfer-holding-his-breath.
by MacDonald

Comment:
Thank you macro, I always appreciate your comments and try to incoporate your suggestions. I am shooting from land..... actually I 'jump' the barrier fence to get closer (1000 fine but hey ) That puts me above the surfers and I just wait until they catch a wave that brings them closer to me. I wish I had waterproof housing as there is a huge competition coming up - mavericks..... waves up to 60 feet high... you don't need waterproof housing if you get a place on one of the boats - not good enough yet for that - next year though... :)

Message edited by author 2006-02-03 08:51:25.

take off
by MacDonald

Comment:
Here are two out-takes of the pair... so they both must be hawks then .. and

take off
by MacDonald

Comment:
Sigh...... my swan turned out to be a goose..... my falcon turned out to be a hawk ... Bear with me good people as I learn my birds... still was a lot of fun getting those shots and I appreciate vtruan's identification. :)

Message edited by author 2006-01-31 11:12:37.

Sin Jungle
by messerschmitt

Comment:
the title suits this shot..... somewhat frightening in a delicious way - wish the eyes were a bit more defined.

At ease
by Odie

Comment:
so soft.. background very good... focus is nice and crisp on the wings.... would have been nicer if the eye had a little light...... not an easy thing to accomplish for sure

My Best Side
by roadrunner

Comment:
I can't imagine viewing this little bear and not going awwwwwww

Touch And Go
by DanielCzaja

Comment:
marvelous colors...... the background is very good...... the whites seem a little blown out.... could be my monitor

Pretty In Pink
by Anmitsu

Comment:
focus is crisp.... the colors beautiful..... and the background an excellent showcase

Flying Away
by Mrvile

Comment:
love the detail in the wings.

Out on a Limb
by susanh

Comment:
This little guy is wonderful...... the shot is crisp... the eye has a gleam in it... the backgroud showcases the focal point.. and I just like this little creature :)