Photographer's Note
This picture was taken at the Our Lady of Peace Shrine in Santa Clara CA. There are pictures of the shrine at
Our Lady of Peace Shrine pics.
focal length was 313mm ISO 400
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phonos
(128) 2006-08-06 15:57
Hi,
this is simply great photo:))
Above all perfect composition and the right moment!
Great shot!
TFS
Vasek
cmoraru
(557) 2006-08-06 15:59
Hi Tom,
Great shot: lovely subject and outstanding details! Congrats and happy shooting!
Catalin
Bluejeans
(64251) 2006-08-06 16:05
Ola Tom bela fotografia de patos a voar , as cores dos patos ficaram muito boas parabens!!!
padeg
(423) 2006-08-06 16:07
How is it just possible to do a photo like this one ?
Reeaallly amazing !
Nothing else to say except that ... I'm speechless !
Pascal.
GLEM
(3004) 2006-08-06 16:11
hi Tom,
very nice shot, and great détails. I love !
the nature is so beautiful.
Gaetan
kinginexile
(2598) 2006-08-06 16:14
definitely captured at the perfect moment, introducing an element of abstraction from the similar shapes, with the different head from the first one introducing a perfect diversion to the all around spatial arrangement. Definitely a shot you can dare anyone to duplicate if they want to... and have the time!
pilpel-adom
(3018) 2006-08-06 16:17
Very good wildlife shot, Tom! Well taken! Good use of aperture to get the trio in focus (and of course they were not on the same plain) and shutter speed to stop the action...
Well done!
Chen
snuggleaphagus
(4146) 2006-08-06 16:30
this is so cool. the birds are in perfect synchrony and the sharpness is mind blowing good. The Lady of Peace shrine is quite awesome and I go there once a week (not too long ago i posted a photo here).
This is a beautiful photo that could easily be hung on wall.
beautiful work.
Nikofan
(1090) 2006-08-06 17:08
Great "Ducks Patrol" shot!
Well managed, congratulations!
Well done!
Bernard
nels
(2623) 2006-08-06 17:54
hi tom truly amazing shot to capture all three birds in the same pose excellent colours and focus brilliant !!
adrian
pasternak
(15185) 2006-08-06 18:12
One of the best animal shots I ever seen on TE and wherever. Chapeau bas, Tom!
Cheers
Alexander
Graymond
(234) 2006-08-06 23:02
Stunning photo! From my personal perspective I won't even bother to try to compliment from any type of technical standpoint. Great capture of the moment. I can't stop looking at it! I wish I could give two smileys...
jjcordier
(79299) 2006-08-07 1:50
Excellente prise de vue de ces oiseaux (qui aurait plus sa place sur TN que sur TE). Netteté superbe et magnifique synchronisation du vol des trois oiseaux
Amicalement
JJ
sayan
(2617) 2006-08-07 3:39
Wonderful moment captured by you tom. Lovely framing with perfect timing. All the birds flapping in unison is a perfect pic to see!
Best regards
Sayan
rozy975
(3047) 2006-08-07 16:42
This is just gorgeous.
Decisive moment.
Excellent composition.
Well done, Tom!
pboehringer
(770) 2006-08-08 13:24
Perfect framing of this perfect timing. I guess you cropped this picture to get this middle portion. Cropping it so that the ducks are more on the left and leaving a little bit of space to the right would give more dynamics by giving the impression of room where the birds are flying to. Nevertheless, awsome zoom!
plimrn
(21344) 2006-12-15 7:39
Hi Tom,
I've been collecting pictures of birds in flight and this is the best I've seen!! The framing is perfectly symmetrical and the detail is exquisite.
The priest looks like he was a wonderful spiritual advisor, I'm sorry for your loss. The statue od Mary against the tree is truly lovely.
Regards, Pat
marknunnerley
(2780) 2006-12-23 14:22
Tom,
just brilliant. In England, for some reason and don't ask me why, there has been this thing where people used to have three porcelin ducks flying on the wall just like this. Very well taken shot.
br,
mark
Didi
(61589) 2006-12-24 4:16
Hello Tom
You were flying with them ?
Nice rithmic composition, very good catch.
Cheers.
Stepan
(27210) 2006-12-24 4:19
Wow, you caught the perfect moment !! That's really impressive and you did that really well. Good shot.
Stéphane
bebep
(2089) 2007-01-10 20:44
Hi Tom,
excellent photo, privileged PoV.
Ooh I have understood, you are the fourth duck! HA HA HA I was joking!
however really good
giuseppe
anaines
(827) 2007-01-24 6:36
Perfect composition, it is really hard to catch birds on fly... but you got three in a perfect synchronism.
TFS
jafadabret
(56501) 2007-01-25 7:29
J'aurais bien aimé faire cette photo, Tom. Tout est excellent à commencer par le composition et les couleurs.
Jacques
ilhanucar
(477) 2007-01-30 16:41
Hi Tom,
Wonderfull photos, perfect exposure and very good composition.
Cheers
ilhan
Mistral
(15402) 2007-01-30 18:05
Hi Tom,
stunning image as many of your gallery.
The sea and his waves are the subjects and the birds like in this one share a sense of endless freedom.
Excellent timing and perfect sharpness.
A smile
Luca
PS: I love your intro... :-)
fjufju
(335) 2007-02-01 3:40
Hi Tom,
so simple composition and so great! Clear details and excellent crop.
Regards,
Jan
branley
(3681) 2007-02-01 12:36
Hi Tom,
saw your photograph on the home page and was very taken with it. What a superb composition with the three birds stacked and their wings in unison on the downward 'flap'. The colours are great, the detail is fantastic and the sharpness is superb........an awesome capture, well done.
Regards
Stephen
ana-marija
(283) 2007-02-01 12:38 [Comment]
jdwyer264
(1084) 2007-02-01 12:44
Incredible capture, love the sharpness and motion captured.
Very well captured, just fantastic.
TFS
nivaldo
(15417) 2007-02-13 10:27 [Comment]
fishrwoman (48) 2007-02-15 7:12 [Comment]
tsimiao (60) 2007-02-21 21:14
Simply fantastic shot. perfect timing, exposure, angle, color, everything.
TS
asival
(5307) 2007-02-24 7:21
Hi Tom
What a great catch... perfectly composed and the sharpness is outstanding
GJ
Assi
MLINES
(12516) 2007-03-03 0:59
Hi Tom. Beautifully timing composition to have 3 in sync as you have them. Good clarity and colour, but the winning edge is timing!. Some houses had ceramic ducks like this set on the wall of living rooms many years ago. Good work. Murray.
PS Ideal for TrekNature also.
magiqa
(1292) 2007-03-03 7:58
Excellent photo of these professional flyers!!! And the lady leads the male, not pretending to be discriminated at all! Animals are more honest than homo sapiens.
sarahnatalie
(697) 2007-03-06 18:40
Hi Tom,
I thought I had already commented on this one, but I guess not. It is an amazing photo! Incredibly well captured, nice and sharp and so detailed. Simply amazing!!
Sarah
silvia_zenova
(1336) 2007-03-08 11:37
Hi Tom,
fantastic composition, realy amazing! I was glad to discover this picture in TE. Very good use of aperture to get the ducks in focus, perfect exposure!
Best wishes
Silvia
MariosCYP
(774) 2007-03-13 10:29
W O W !!! Was this picture taken by a human??? Was it taken from a camera? W O W . No words... Great...
bigboroboy
(1098) 2007-03-15 17:49 [Comment]
RoseSan45 (24) 2007-03-22 21:30
Wow! Gorgeous photo. So clear and balanced. Thanks for sharing it with us. God bless!
partha
(14023) 2007-03-25 10:15
Hi tom,
What a nicely spotted shot. Its amazing that u can put all three birds together. Very good dynamism.
Regards.
partha
peixotox
(100) 2007-03-25 20:21
Excelent capture, the right moment. Congratulations you got the shoot
Nelu_Goia
(3116) 2007-04-14 13:47
What a beautiful aviation photo,Tom!
Excellent sharpness in this very harsh conditions...
Great job!
Thanks,
Nelu
Viera
(948) 2007-04-15 3:15
Hi Tom,
Great shot, perfect composition of these trio.
You catched great moment.
Have a nice day
Viera
umbrellaphotos
(1901) 2007-04-16 12:30
I like this shot a lot. It's the like the evolution of a flying flap! Great composition and you captured their action quite well. Very nicely done,
Brian
dopiro
(926) 2007-04-16 14:31
Sharp and beautiful. Always inspiring to see a flying duck, let alone 3 ...
silycat
(611) 2007-04-17 17:05
Hi Tom!
Funny but superb photo of excellent quality, well done and great work!
gbeli
(1970) 2007-04-26 4:26
Hi Tom
Beautiful photo of the ducks.
I know is so dificult to "froze" the motion of this moment.
Regards
Cara
(2059) 2007-04-29 18:18
Hello Tom,
Great Shot! Perfect synchronization of the ducks, great sharpness in a beautifull moment, well done.
Regards, Daniel
cepekdong
(3676) 2007-04-30 2:35
such a big focal and such good sharpness ! u did very well its an amazing pic
daniel
bruce_wayne
(1507) 2007-05-02 11:19
Fantastic shot!! You are great, clearness, details of this picture are perfect. Very well done!!!!
Bruce W.
belido
(19934) 2007-05-06 10:26
Hi Tom,
this is a stunning shot. Very professional! The frame is perfect. I wonder how did you get that. It's in my favorites.
Regards,
Carlos
waseemkhan
(1099) 2007-05-06 10:39
Hi tom,
Very good wildlife shot, Tom! Well taken! Good use of aperture to get the trio in focus (and of course they were not on the same plain) and shutter speed to stop the action...
Well done.....
waseem khan
Francisco_Brito
(219) 2007-05-06 19:51
Great photo - it almost look like a studio composition :)
very sharp (with ISO 400, f/11 and 1/1000 it's impressive...). with lots of geometry, as I like!
Great photo!
Karmenu
(1408) 2007-05-10 16:48
Excellent captured! How it could be done to capture an excellent position of these flying ducks?
Congratulations.
Carmel
Malta
picardo
(2459) 2007-05-18 13:54
Hi Tom,
simply fantastic picture with great level of details and excellent contrast. Great work
TFS
Picardo
Zepter
(2) 2007-06-13 9:48
hi!
thats an amazing picture.the colours are fantastic!
it´s really difficult to do the photo at the right moment.
well done!
zepter
France
(125) 2007-06-18 9:19
Perfect synchronicity between the three ducks.
Exceptional sharpness and good light.
The composition is great !
France
cdmonson
(5284) 2007-06-27 1:13
Hi Tom:
I hadn't seen this one. This is an amazing shot--I don't see how it could get better. The fact that you were even able to capture this is amazing, and to have it be such a perfect composition is truly miraculous. Great job.
Clark
livinitout
(942) 2007-07-13 1:27
Wow, crisp picture. Good timing on it too. The birds look pretty intense here. Like they really enjoy their flight, hehe. Good work.
Jacek
Jonas_Schmitt
(3074) 2007-07-23 4:28
Hi Tom!
Great picture made in the exactly right moment!
I like the colors and the contrast and the great sharpening of the picture,too.
Tfs,Jonas
zetfavor (16) 2008-04-27 12:38
Hi,
Outstanding shot: excellent sharpness, perfect moment...
Well-done!
Andrew
lregoli
(491) 2011-01-22 5:38 [Comment]
Spyder
(4) 2014-12-25 3:30
Best duck image I have ever seen, Tom.
Belated thanks for this quacker.
Regards & season's greetings
Edward
Photo Information
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Copyright: tom trinko (trinko)
(2950)
- Genre: Luoghi
- Medium: Colore
- Date Taken: 2004-03-28
- Categories: Natura
- Camera: Canon 10D, Sigma 50-500
- Esposizione: f/11, 1/1000 secondi
- Versione Foto: Versione Originale
- Tema(i): Birds II, Birds in Flight., Fly fly fly [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-08-06 15:55
- Preferiti: 12 [vista]
Discussions
- To snuggleaphagus: Nice OLP photo (1)
by trinko, last updated 2006-08-06 04:59 - To plimrn: thanks (1)
by trinko, last updated 2006-12-16 12:41 - To Didi: on the ground (1)
by trinko, last updated 2006-12-23 02:31 - To bend1k: yep (1)
by trinko, last updated 2007-03-24 09:36 - To Liekje: grace of God (1)
by trinko, last updated 2007-03-29 09:12