Angel

Photographing birds in flight is something I have not quite mastered yet, but I quite liked this 'failure', it gives it a sort of angelic quality.

comments (15)

WildFlower

Lion

It looks like a ghost, very impressive! Posted 12 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Intended or not, this is pure brilliance, an awesome balance between sharpness and movement. Love it! Promoted. Posted 12 years ago

Graeme Ruck

Lion

if you call this photo a failure you are extremely hard on your self. The picture is absolutely amazing . Posted 12 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Thank you for your lovely comments. Oh how I wish this shot was as intended rather than just luck! Posted 12 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

It is superb, no need to apologize! A movement, frozen in time, the essence caught on film. Sometimes you need luck in progress. So do we, no worries there;) Posted 12 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

(I've added it to one of my precious lists, the first bird shot on my birds list:)) Posted 12 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

And still like it, even 4 months later;) Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ludo, have to admit it is one of my favourites...one of those really lucky shots. Posted 11 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

Lion

If you were observing these birds then with a tripod and a slow shutter speed, then I hope it could have a yet another great shot, since as you say its a luck. This is a great shot, I should admit this. My vote definitely goes to this. great work Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Sunil! I did not use a tripod for this shot, it was very dark too so yes, the shutter speed was very slow. Posted 11 years ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Fantastic art photo! Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Jivko! Posted 11 years ago

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Love the movement of the wings! Beautiful Claire! Posted 11 years ago

DannyLong

Lion

Fantastic job! Amazing photograph. Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Danny! Posted 11 years ago

The Ringneck Dove

The Ringneck Dove, Ring-necked Turtle-Dove, Ring Dove, or Barbary Dove, ''Streptopelia risoria'', is a domestic member of the dove family .

Although the Ringneck Dove is normally assigned its own systematic name, as ''Streptopelia risoria'', considerable doubt exists as to its appropriate classification. Some sources confidently assert that it is a domestic form of the Eurasian Collared Dove, ''S. decaocto'', but the majority of evidence points to it being a domesticated form of the African.. more

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Similar species: Pigeons And Doves

Species identified by Claire Hamilton