Flying Emperor

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• nutcracker (206)
• [2005-07-10 16:04]
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Amazing capture of this Dragon Fly in flight, how in the world did you manage to do it!
Great composition, color contrast and POV
Good job!
Thanks for sharing
S

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• milloup (1704)
• [2005-07-10 16:06]
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You need to stop this guy and give him a fine for littering, he's dropping his "food paper" ;-))
Looks eminently sharp and clean to me, only wish would be for a bit more light on his near side, but that's hard with the light angle you had.

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• Kaszek (1447)
• [2005-07-10 16:07]

Like helicopter. Beautiful. Very sharp and detailed. Thanks Maestro :)

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• red45 (26863)
• [2005-07-10 16:14]

This is picture which I won't take with my cam for sure ;-) Almost perfect capture Paul. Quality is superb. This little something attached to Dragon's leg looks for first sight as sea-horse ;-) I hope this isn't last photo of this kind!

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• paulbright (2628)
• [2005-07-10 16:21]
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• softflower (0)
• [2005-07-10 16:44]

Superbe photo, j'aime beaucoup.
Bravo, pas évident à prendre en photo.
Nico.

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• mogens-j (20)
• [2005-07-10 17:29]

Fantastic action capture Paul. Excellent sharpness and so amny details. Perfect colours and very good composition. You did a real good job on this one.

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• Robbrown (6054)
• [2005-07-10 17:34]

This has got to be the clearest inflight shoot I have seen outside those high speed studio films the americans used to do for National Geographic. the head is very clear, very difficult as the Emperors never seem to stop when patroling their patch even to hover Unlike the Migrant hawkers that have a momentry hover at the end of each patrol run.
I wonder if he's been raiding a spiders web, I have seen others do it?
TFS worth far more than 2 points

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2005-07-10 17:45]

For me, this is a very good capture. I know folk like all crisp, tack sharp full monties.
However, it's not always the thing to do.
This pic depics it, the center of attention has been captured. So, in my opinion, nothing wrong with this Paul.
Cool capture, well done on all aspects.
I like the trophy he's holding on to, like the osprey. LOL

Mike

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• chiliu (6442)
• [2005-07-10 21:32]

Hi Paul!
Great capture!
I like the wings showing the movement. Excellent blue background, perfect lighting.
TFS!

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2005-07-10 23:21]

Hi Paul,
That is a great capture. I just went to our nature center tonight with my new lens. I tried to shoot a few dragons, but when I see yours, I just deleted mine. I willl need alot more practice. Great work!
Scott

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• ellis49 (28681)
• [2005-07-11 0:42]

This is a amazing picture Paul, I know how hard it's to get one like this. This is much better then I have got.
Very good details, well composed, good colours and POV.
Excellent work, my friend.

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• Signal-Womb (10933)
• [2005-07-11 1:36]

Amazing capture Paul, accurate focus great timing. Very clean, clear image. Brilliant work!

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• AndyB (3978)
• [2005-07-11 2:26]

Excellent capture Paul!
One of, if not THE best in-flight shots I've ever seen.
Great colours,tack sharp details and perfectly placed within the frame.
Superb,well done.

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2005-07-11 2:46]

Hello Paul!
Wonderful action capture.POV,details,sharpness and composition are perfect.Excellent work!TFS...:-)

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• Comandante (1403)
• [2005-07-11 3:12]

Hello paul!
Great capture.Sharpness,details,blurred wings are amazing.Very difficult shot.Congr.Thanks for sharing.

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• puffy (1349)
• [2005-07-11 4:01]

Excellent captured Paul, honestly... how did you do it? The sharpness, details and clarity is just superb! Thank you for sharing.

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• sAner (4742)
• [2005-07-11 6:14]

Hello Paul,

This is fantastic. I really like this incoming Emperor. Details are sharp as a knife and I love the colors. The cargo is a great bonus. Just maybe the subject is a little bit too centered, although it doesn't bother me. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• honza (4047)
• [2005-07-11 6:46]

Superb shot. Very good focus and colors. Great job.

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• malgosia (0)
• [2005-07-11 6:55]

hello Paul:) great compo:) really amaizing momenet:)it so huge:) like a plane:) great work:)

rgs

Malgosia

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• electra (679)
• [2005-07-11 7:40]

Hi, great picture, perfect timing, what else can i say? :-)

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• christophe (1783)
• [2005-07-11 7:49]

Hello Paul
Sharpness: 5/5
Color: 5/5
DOF: 5/5
POV: 5/5
Excellent shot, in my favorite
TFS
In a friendly way Christophe

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• marhowie (34593)
• [2005-07-11 8:42]

Nice work Paul, This is an exceptional in-flight when you consider just how difficult these are to get right. Very well done!

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• Clochette (342)
• [2005-07-11 9:11]
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Not only this is an Emperor, but you succeeded in capturing it in-flight... Well, that's not fair, Paul, I feel down, I'm gonna quit ;-)
Amazing. I'm curious to see what might look like a pic you'd be entirely proud of, if this one "is not as good as you'd like".
Congratulations !

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2005-07-11 12:20]

Brilliant shot Paul,
You must have a very steady hand, and a lot of patience.
Well composed, good detail, colours and sharpness.
Nicely captured, well timed shot.
Thanks for posting, have a good week.

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• gerhardt (11529)
• [2005-07-11 13:14]

This has been attempted by many... (myself with a blue emperor included) I can honestly say if not the best, one of the best, Paul. This takes patience and dedication, and SKILL!

Color/levels: *****
Composition/placement: ****
Exposure: ****
Focus/sharpness: ****
DOF: *****
POV: *****
Impact: *****

Overall: *****

*Acceptable, **Average, ***Good, ****Great, *****Outstanding

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• wallhalla15 (13787)
• [2005-07-11 14:41]

Hi Paul, very good shot. Great POV and very good details. Good visual impact. TFS.

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• livios (16856)
• [2005-07-11 15:18]

Paul, what a pity he'll die so soon. Anyway, now, he's here for good.

It's an excellent shot.

Great details despite the action/flight.

Congratulations.

I added your picture to a theme of mine.

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• sandpiper2 (11475)
• [2005-07-11 16:49]

Fantastic shot Paul. Great detail on the head and body, the blurred wings are just what is required for this type of shot.
I don't know how you guys can produce these kinds of shots and still not be happy.

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• TAZ (10918)
• [2005-07-12 3:29]

How can you this action shot for this Emperor in flight with its cargo ;-) Colors, details and sharpness are very good ! Thanks for sharing.

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• Luc (14713)
• [2005-07-12 3:42]

Hello Paul!
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent. My wishing list is very long, you know. This photo represents what is in its summit.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Have a good week!

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• sway (1212)
• [2005-07-12 5:45]

Fantastic shot. Your focus is great considering the dragon fly is moving.

Well done
:)

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• coasties (27512)
• [2005-07-12 6:21]

Hi Paul

This is a magnificent shot. He looks like a helicopter. Tack sharp, crystal clear with awesome light and details. He stands out well aginst the BG. Congrats... it's a great shot!

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• CaptiveLight (1131)
• [2005-07-12 11:35]

If only you knew how long I've spent so far this summer trying to get a similar shot to this...hy hat off to you, especially with the big lens...

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• whippersnapper (0)
• [2005-07-12 15:14]
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• extramundi (12700)
• [2005-07-12 15:48]

Not as good as you would like? A dream for me.
I will never get tired of looking at this ones in flight, and better as sharp and detailed as this one.
Great work, thanks Paul.

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• lukdm (165)
• [2005-09-16 9:36]

wauuw
this is realy a masterpiece