Envol Étincelant Photo

Photographer’s Note

J'ai pris une petite pause de TE après le décès de mon grand-père, mais je tenais à partager cette photo prise la fin de semaine juste avant au Popham Beach State Park. Ce goéland qui prenait son envol me semblait un hommage approprié envers un ingénieur forestier qui a encouragé la curiosité, la découverte et les voyages chez ses enfants et petits-enfants.
Photo prise au téléobjectif avec 250mm de focale (equiv. 400mm), recoupée pour en prendre le centre plus intéressant. La capture en 1/2000 de seconde permet un bel effet sur l'eau de cette plage peu connue des touristes mais très appréciée des connaisseurs, elle inclue un fort datant de la guerre de 1812 et une petite île accessible à pied à marée basse.

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I took a little break from TE after the passing of my grandfather, but I wanted to share this picture taken the weekend before in Popham Beach State Park. this seagull taking flight felt like an appropriate hommage to a forest engineer who encouraged curiosity, discovery and travel for his children and grand-children.
Picture taken with the 250mm zoom (equiv. 400mm), recropped to take the most interesting center. The 1/2000th capture allows for a nice water spray of this beach unknown to most tourists but very appreciated by those who know it, including a fort dating from the war of 1812 and a small island accessible on foot at low tide.

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Hansaphotos (587) 2009-10-06 11:06

Hello Bruno

Congratulations. This is a really great capture of this seagull ready for take off. The sharpness is very good. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Erling

Waylim (11045) 2009-10-06 11:16

Greetings Bruno,
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolence to your lost. It is one of a very difficult time in our lives losing someone. I have gone through such lost just a few short year ago of losing my mother. I see a little of her in my brothers and sister, and even myself. The memories of your grandfather will live on within you, and you will carry on some of his character and spirit.
This is a wonderful dedication, may his spirit be free like the bird taking flight into the wide open sky over the beautiful nature.
It's seem inappropriate to put a smiley face here, but I'm sure he would have want to see all of you to continue on smiling and happy.
Many hugs.
Way

leo61 (43476) 2009-10-06 12:16

Hi Bruno!
You manaded the strong light well and you had a good timing to catch the bird in this pose.Good dynamism with the splashing water and great contrast wih the nice blue tones of the water.

A good dedication to your beloved grandfather.
I`m sure he would have loved this photo!

Regards,Leo

macjake (2112) 2009-10-06 12:43

Hello Bruno

Great capture of action on the water.

focus is pretty good despite the difficulty it must have presented

great shot
Craig

lightsensor (721) 2009-10-06 12:58

hi, Bruno,
it is very nice catch on this one. high shuttle speed to "freeze" these splash and not blur at all. nice work!

J-P,

jplebrun (17216) 2009-10-06 16:49

Bonsoir Bruno
toute mes condoléances pour ton grand-père, tu lui rends un bel hommage avec cette superbe photo de ce goéland qui prend son envol, bravo.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

sabermonajati (620) 2009-10-07 6:48

hi bruno
amazing moment you shot.
tip-top
best regard
saber

CLODO (4473) 2009-10-08 3:18

Bonjour Bruno
Toutes mes condoléances d'abord pour cette perte qui t'affecte. Je pense que c'est une mouette. Bel instant décisif bien pris, avec l'eau qui jaillit (réglages optimum), et très bon recadrage.
Merci de nous faire partager
CLODO

Didi (36318) 2009-10-21 17:57

Salut Bruno
Désolé pour la perte d'un être cher, c'est terrible je sais.
Intéressante capture mouvementée de cet oiseau, il me semble entendre le clapostis.
Je me permets d'essayer de te suggérer de sous exposer légèrement lorsque tu photographies un oiseau blanc.
Cordialement

patdeph (18180) 2009-11-04 22:25

bonjour Bruno
j'aurais plutôt cru que l'oiseau attérissait,mais peu importe,l'effet sur l'eau est magnifique,ainsi que la netteté sur les plumes des ailes!
Toutes mes condoléances.
Pascale

paololg (14013) 2009-11-05 4:35

Ciao dear Bruno,
Fathers teach us how to live, grandparents teach wisdom. I'm sorry for the death of your grandfather. You wanted to dedicate a beautiful and meaningful picture, captured with an exposure time and focus very difficult. Getting a very good result means that you are really an excellent photographer. Congratulations for this beautiful shot!
Ciao, have a nice day!
Paolo

herowono (470) 2009-11-11 2:14

Hey Bruno!
Nice catch and freeze. Beautiful, I like the splash very much. Good light and composition, well done!

My best regards,
Ismojo