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02-29-2004

I took a walk from Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach and back for exercise, and more importantly PICTURES today. I shot this one while on the Manhattan Pier. I've always had a fondness for birds in flight, and it was kind of interesting how I managed this picture. This guy was sitting on the edge of the pier and I wanted to get him in flight, so I aimed my wheel chair at the bird then coasted in his direction while I held the camera up to my eye waiting for the bird to startle and fly away. He was pretty brave and waited almost until I bumped into the edge of the pier before he took off allowing me to capture this picture. I'm very happy with the results! 83 more pictures and I've finished my "Year" of taking a Picture a Day.

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Guest 30-Mar-2004 07:48
Great capture of flight
Pepe Zyman03-Mar-2004 00:11
Outstanding capture.
Guest 02-Mar-2004 16:45
Wow! Very, very nice!
Guest 02-Mar-2004 02:20
Outstanding ... always LOVE your birds in flight pics!
Guest 02-Mar-2004 01:27
That's got to be one of the most amazing bird photos I've ever seen.
Cagie 02-Mar-2004 00:40
Wow! :) It doesn't surprise me that you were able to get this shot so clear, as I have watched your work for almost ten months! :) You have a unique talent and it shows in this picture! Bravo, Paul! Bravo!!
Guest 01-Mar-2004 22:08
Perfect fucos and shutter, simply stunning!
Paul Walters01-Mar-2004 13:03
I'm going to have to use this image for my picture rather than the lonely lifeguard tower simply because I can take a picture of the lifeguard tower any day the sun is shining and I decide to take a trip to the beach, but it would take me a long time and a lot of luck to replace this one. I'll do the lifeguard tower again before the project is over, but for February 29th, 2004 this one is my pick. :) Thanks for everyone's kind comments!
Chris Brooker01-Mar-2004 11:29
Congratulations, your focus is excellent and the blur on the wings give a great sense of power.
You must be so pleased with this one.
I bet there is a grin on your face looking at it now!!
Guest 01-Mar-2004 08:21
This one is amazing
Jvan Photography01-Mar-2004 05:26
I looks like he almost ran into your head!!!! Did he wink at you as he flew passed? I like them all but this one is soooo cool, great capture.
Wesley Aston01-Mar-2004 05:18
WOW! It's like your flying along with him.
Guest 01-Mar-2004 04:35
THIS IS AN AMAZING SHOT! WOW! AMAZING! DUDE...NICE!
Guest 01-Mar-2004 03:47
WICKED COOL!!!!
Guest 01-Mar-2004 03:42
VERY VERY impressive!!!