long jump, a photo from Midi-Pyrenees, South

Photographer's Note

I was very lucky to get this shot (crop; see in WS the original picture).
We started trekking late (9.30 AM) and after 30 minutes walk, I noticed 4 izards coming down the mountain. Luckily, the wind was in the good direction. I stopped and started looking at them, through my camera and zoom at the extended range. They moved slowly, looking everywhere, and saw us but as we didn't move, they went on to reach stones where some salt has been put by shepperd for the sheep. We moved slowly to come closer. A quarter an hour after, they suddenly ran. I had changed my setting from 1/90s at the begining to 1/250s.
The izard is relative to the Pyrénées, 1m long and 25kg. I think that the jump should be close to 5 m long. Surprising position, never seen such a picture for this animal. Hope you appreciate!

riclopes, finlay, denisn72, tchefi, jhm, Loic_bzh, Loic_bzh, buscape ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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riclopes (35577) 2010-09-01 1:46

Extraordinary capture, CLODO. It's even a bit surreal, the izard seems like flying but I see no wings ;-) Anyway, amazing panning and good explainatory note. Wonderful series, I'll be treking in Pyrénées in a few days...
regards,
ric

finlay (1583) 2010-09-01 1:54

Claude

Congratulations on this shot. Your timing was spot on to capture this izard in full flight. The fast shutter speed has worked as the sharp focus of the animal against the blurred background helps to convey an impression of speed and action. A rare opportunity.

Finlay.

mariani_josep (1) 2010-09-01 1:57

Hi Simonin

Perfect time ... you capture it in right moment ...
Congratulation :)

MJ

Sergiom (115702) 2010-09-01 6:42

Bonjour Claude

Le travail et l'attente ont payé. Le cadrage est parfait. Tu as laissé dans l'image tout l'espace nécessaire à sa destination.Le flou arrière créé par le mouvement est parfait.

Amicalement

Serge

leonine53 (2850) 2010-09-01 8:35

Bonjour Claude.
La patience est souvent payante. La preuve cette magnifique prise de vue toute en mouvement, extraordinaire ce saut, ou l'animal est bien net.
Félicitations et bonne journée.
Marlyse ;-))

denisn72 (8314) 2010-09-01 17:22

Bonsoir Claude!
Une image sensationnelle! Le sujet en action est bien net et clair. Il semble faire un très long bond. Couleurs et point de vue extra!
Bien capté.
Amicalement,
Denis!

tchefi (1841) 2010-09-02 2:07

Bonjour Claude,
Impressionant d'avoir réussi à l'avoir aussi net.C'est vrai, tu as eu un peu de chance mais tu as surtout su faire le bon réglage tout de suite et ça, c'est pro, car s'il n'était pas bon tu n'aurais pas pu la refaire.
Amicalement
Joëlle

jhm (191443) 2010-09-02 4:54

Hello Claude,

What a great moment, what a splendid jump, both WS pictures are also wonderful.
Perfect timing we see the ribs and the muscle on the deer.
Colors and sharpness are wonderful.
Composition and presentation are very nice. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Loic_bzh (7646) 2010-09-02 10:26

Bonsoir, Claude.

Quelle prise! La netteté est très bone en dépit de la vitesse et le contraste avec le filé du fond est impec!

Bonne soirée,

Loïc

iainsp (3298) 2010-09-02 12:27

As a famous sportsman once said: "The more I practise, the luckier I get". You deserve full credit for an amazing and professional standard photograph. Great panning to capture the deer. I am stunned, this is fantastic. Very well done.

regards and thanks, Iain

Arcamenel (842) 2010-09-08 6:40

Salut Claude,

eh bien je ne comprends rien du tout car moi je ne trouve pas ça net du tout.... Dommage.

clic (22854) 2010-09-10 14:30

Bonjour Claude
Il n'y manque que les ailes du mythique cheval ailé
pour compléter l'effet de surprise!
Une prise spectaculaire de ...."chasseur d'images"!!
Amicalement.
Robert

guitianmiranda (22) 2010-09-11 6:25

Not easy to see in freedom, not easy to catch in action...

Best regards Claude.

buscape (6219) 2010-09-13 7:12

Hello Claude,
fantastic shot of this "flying" chamois with very good sharpness and a spectacular jump. We do have some chamois here in the Danube valley, but I have never seen one jumping like this. Congratulations to this difficult and exceptional wildlife picture.
Best wishes,
Helmut

serp2000 (47063) 2015-10-29 11:17

Wow! Cool shot, Claude!
Great captureof the flying chamois, this is very unusual photo after thousand photos of the buildings and landscapes. TFS!
Best wishes from Ural,
Serghei