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Uploaded: 06/20/15 4:49 PM GMT
Fly-in
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This image was taken in May of 2013 with a Canon 7D and a 70-300L lens at 166mm. The old tree is just to the west of my house and has been standing there, barren, for years. It had been struck by lightning a long time ago. One day I noticed a flock of crows landing and departing from its scraggly branches. I wanted to get several of the birds in mid-flight coming in for a landing and having them all in focus. This is my best attempt. The ole 7D even nailed the tiny feet of the birdies (see full screen).

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.icedancer
06/20/15 5:36 PM GMT
Great action shot Pat, really love that background and post work - Bravo
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VIEWED IN FULL
::tigger3
06/20/15 5:56 PM GMT
Pat, You and the canon did a fine job on this take. The textured background works really well too, I like your editing, kudos!
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::corngrowth
06/20/15 7:14 PM GMT
They are performing a perfect balancing act Momma. In order to enhance the tension, these acrobats produce an appropriate (lol) noise. Sounds like contemporary music.

Good one Pat!
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::Ramad
06/20/15 8:57 PM GMT
You got them well in their in-flight state. You shouldn't cut down that tree because the crows may get angry!
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::biffobear
06/20/15 10:58 PM GMT
All that's missing is a witch flying past on a broom...Otherwise very nice...R.
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.heidlerr
06/21/15 1:29 PM GMT
I love the sound they make. Nice composition.
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.koca
06/22/15 11:10 AM GMT
Nice and impressive shot, Pat.
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