Meadowlark in Flight

by Kurt Bowman

Gallery: AvianPosted June 3, 20151,947 views14 comments

Here is another flight image from the weekend. This was right after the Meadowlark launched himself off his perch.

1DX, 500mm f/4, 1/5000 at f/9 ISO 1250

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on June 3, 2015 at 4:53 AM

Nice image, Kurt.

Bird is beautiful, and pose and bg are great on this image.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 3, 2015 at 6:02 AM

Nice takeoff shot, Kurt. This really gives an unobstructed view of the mowst recognizable part of the bird. I really like the BG! cool

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on June 3, 2015 at 7:18 AM

Yeah, the best parts are showing. Another stellar BIF. You da man!!!!

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 3, 2015 at 8:26 AM

Another great BIF shot. Gotta love that pose showing off those great colors. Nice complimentary background to go with it..

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 3, 2015 at 10:29 AM

Gorgeous, Kurt. Nuff said.

devil

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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on June 3, 2015 at 11:12 AM

Nice Work, Kurt.

Since BIF is my achilies heal, I stand, unsteady, in awe of your images.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 3, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Wonderful wing position in this (I assume) take-off shot ! Nice work Kurt ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 3, 2015 at 4:45 PM

Another vote for a great job. Sharp detail and complimentary background.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on June 4, 2015 at 9:50 PM

Hi Kurt,

Nice comp with a colorful subject. The BG is pretty choice too...........................Jim

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on June 5, 2015 at 5:49 AM

frown Another smoking photo Kurt!!!

Sweett flight pose and excellent details!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 6, 2015 at 6:38 AM

Kurt,

As ggod as it gets devil devil devil

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 6, 2015 at 4:42 PM

Awesome take off shot Kurt, great lighting and action devil

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 12, 2015 at 8:23 PM

Gorgeous one, Kurt. Congratulations on the WP in the Avian gallery this week too....... devil

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 19, 2015 at 12:26 PM

Hey Kurt,
Wonderful colors and background, the action says it all.
Congratulations on the WP . . . devil

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