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Winner in MOST DIFFICULT MOVING SHOT Photo Challenge
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People's Choice in Outdoor reflection Photo Challenge
Top Shot Award 22
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Contest Finalist in Animals With Wings Photo Contest
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113 Comments |
gunners42 PRO+
 
gunners42 September 18, 2014
Wow......excellent Capture!
Arzhtatiana
 
Arzhtatiana October 09, 2014
Wow! Really nice!
wiesiah
 
wiesiah October 23, 2014
Amazing!!!
GTallent
 
GTallent February 28, 2015
Boom!
Wizzard PRO+
 
Wizzard March 02, 2015
Awesome!
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter March 02, 2015
Great capture. - Jake
lalaji
 
lalaji March 03, 2015
waao!
Shawn-TerenceLim
 
Shawn-TerenceLim March 03, 2015
nice perfect capture...and reflextion
LanceMB
 
LanceMB March 03, 2015
Perfect
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 March 04, 2015
An amazing capture...kudos!!!
KIRWAN
 
KIRWAN March 05, 2015
If this doesn't win, I'm going to quit photography, even though I'm a 'finalist' too. :-) WOW!!! Stunning and many many well-deserved congrats.
JuanHM
 
JuanHM March 05, 2015
Perfect!
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel March 06, 2015
Excellent entry.
BrunoHeeb PRO
 
BrunoHeeb April 24, 2015
amazing shot
nina050
 
nina050 July 27, 2015
Perfect! Congrats!
FaithPhotography
 
FaithPhotography October 04, 2015
Magnificent!!
judeshay
 
judeshay January 15, 2016
Amazing shot
hev53
 
hev53 March 13, 2016
Wow!
barbaramillesrobinson PRO+
 
barbaramillesrobinson March 17, 2016
Mesmerizing reflection. Voted OPEN WINGS. Good luck, Franklin!
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi April 06, 2016
I am so sorry VB robbed me of giving you a genus on this award. This is the picture to the year as far as I am concerned..... Sorry
mariocirinaph
 
mariocirinaph April 06, 2016
Wow amazing!!!!
alexjevon
 
alexjevon April 06, 2016
This should win the open wings contest just based on composition alone.
julevision
 
julevision April 06, 2016
True Awesome
dineshpandey
 
dineshpandey April 16, 2016
Excellent clarity, impeccable timing and a stunning capture. Extra ordinary shot, Franklin.
krofoto
 
krofoto April 26, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
krofoto
 
krofoto April 26, 2016
Incredible shot!!!
jamilaion
 
jamilaion May 02, 2016
Excellent shot
clem
 
clem August 29, 2016
is this an X wing?
tiengho
 
tiengho August 29, 2016
nice shot !
Witmar
 
Witmar August 30, 2016
fantastic shot
gregedwards Platinum
 
gregedwards February 06, 2017
Wonderful timing and reflection!
riches_infinite
 
riches_infinite February 07, 2017
I see this picture and I fall in love with Photography all over again....this picture reminds me of why I want to learn all that there is to learn about capturing moments with a camera....
Selswick
 
Selswick February 21, 2017
Great Capture
clementstevens
 
clementstevens March 28, 2017
Terrific
geoffcaddy
 
geoffcaddy March 29, 2017
that is simply a beautiful and captivating shot,well done
httppluto
 
httppluto April 03, 2017
Really great shot!! Nicely done
richardhaeg
 
richardhaeg May 16, 2017
That's incredible timing. What a great picture.
steelskis
 
steelskis June 21, 2017
I agree with TimK!!!! This photo is absolutely amazing!
davidisaacyoung
 
davidisaacyoung June 21, 2017
Incredible timing and amazing sharpness/detail! Such a stunning shot.
Pachuco Platinum
 
Pachuco August 14, 2017
Actually if one considers effort and risk then methinks you should have won. That is a striking and eloquent image which I do not think will ever be taken again. Thank you.
cynthiabelktaylor
 
cynthiabelktaylor October 18, 2017
Absolutely stunning!
rajuanaghaclarkson
 
rajuanaghaclarkson October 26, 2017
perfection!
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 December 29, 2017
Amazing photo! congratulations on all your awards--well deserved!
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose March 15, 2018
Excellent shot!
SuKai PRO+
 
SuKai May 16, 2018
That's Awesome I just love it!!!
ARAVINDARAJA
 
ARAVINDARAJA May 18, 2018
very much attracted by this shot... amazing.... congratulations
Marjy
 
Marjy May 27, 2018
Cool
myqls PRO
 
myqls June 05, 2018
Absolutely amazing shot you've made, right there It's images like this I aspire to make... so thank you for sharing!
tracyduplooy
 
tracyduplooy June 12, 2018
Brilliant!!
tbreeves03
 
tbreeves03 July 06, 2018
Perfect timing!
jackeeo
 
jackeeo July 18, 2018
Awesome
Julia_137
 
Julia_137 July 19, 2018
Great picture! Come and check out a few of mine some time 😄🙌🏻
Oceanskyphotography Platinum
 
Oceanskyphotography October 22, 2018
Wow! Amazing!
pennylanetosh
 
pennylanetosh October 30, 2018
Wow! Absolutely beautiful!
dlatrella
 
dlatrella December 04, 2018
A masterpiece to aspire to!!
jeanmariebrun PRO+
 
jeanmariebrun October 02, 2019
Great catputre… And a subtile reference to VIEWBUG logo ! :)
KathyHolliker PRO
 
KathyHolliker May 05, 2020
AWESOME!
fatinha
 
fatinha May 06, 2020
Superb shot😉
RSeanC Platinum
 
RSeanC June 05, 2020
Fantastic
ppuru
 
ppuru June 26, 2020
Perfectly timed.
DrShutterbug
 
DrShutterbug July 05, 2020
Wow
steveswire
 
steveswire July 21, 2020
Amazing wow :)
rhouston1962 PRO
 
rhouston1962 August 31, 2020
Omg what a great photo???????
bobpommer
 
bobpommer September 30, 2020
Oh COME ON!! REALLY?? You're making the rest of us look bad. Amazing capture. I have been trying to get an osprey shot like that all summer. Well done!!
dianejmuise
 
dianejmuise October 22, 2020
👍
patmeierphoto PRO
 
patmeierphoto November 09, 2020
Makes you look twice. Great capture!!
nicwarren
 
nicwarren December 08, 2020
wow
carmenoana
 
carmenoana April 22, 2021
Wow ????
gregoriodelacruzsoldevillajr
 
gregoriodelacruzsoldevillajr April 24, 2021
Congratulations on your winning. Thank you for joining. More power.
PreissAlex Platinum
 
PreissAlex April 24, 2021
Congratulations on your challenge win. Well deserved.
PreissAlex Platinum
 
PreissAlex April 24, 2021
Congratulations on your challenge Winn. Well deserved.
Mehen Ultimate
 
Mehen April 25, 2021
Beautiful
deekaycee Ultimate
 
deekaycee April 26, 2021
Outstanding photo! Cheers to your challenge victory!
SUPERSONNIC PRO+
 
SUPERSONNIC April 28, 2021
this forms 'X'.
connikelley_5837
 
connikelley_5837 May 28, 2021
Awesome capture!
Lord_Reedie
 
Lord_Reedie May 28, 2021
Absolutely stunning. I can only imagine the time & patience you had to endure, just to get this amazing shot!!! Simply superb!!! I have so much to learn to be this good!
mariefreeman
 
mariefreeman May 31, 2021
What an amazing shot! Love it!
Oma_Msy
 
Oma_Msy May 31, 2021
Wow wonderful photo keep going
BAMCphotography
 
BAMCphotography July 29, 2021
I’d love to work with you and learn from you
vivianregueira
 
vivianregueira November 01, 2021
Amazing photo,congratulations!
paulbrian PRO+
 
paulbrian December 20, 2021
What a wonderful photo True nature.
DarrenLewis1967
 
DarrenLewis1967 December 23, 2021
Awesome shot
SerranoPhotographyStudios
 
SerranoPhotographyStudios December 31, 2021
👍🏻
pauldoviejr Platinum
 
pauldoviejr January 04, 2022
Amazing capture.
ronshattuck
 
ronshattuck January 15, 2022
Sweet
Victoria13
 
Victoria13 February 22, 2022
Awesome pic
CameraGirl1991
 
CameraGirl1991 March 29, 2022
What a great shot!!
nickywateridge
 
nickywateridge June 27, 2022
beautiful
lauracoxtorgeson_7677
 
lauracoxtorgeson_7677 July 14, 2022
Incredible
s86226
 
s86226 August 27, 2022
Your photos are absolutely breathtaking!
meriemmeriem
 
meriemmeriem September 01, 2022
Fabulous shot. Congratulations 🏆
meriemmeriem
 
meriemmeriem September 01, 2022
Fabulous shot. Congratulations 🏆
tarefwnabile
 
tarefwnabile September 02, 2022
Congratulations very nice
antonioaguilera
 
antonioaguilera September 08, 2022
wow! impressive
archismansen
 
archismansen September 10, 2022
Amazing Capture!!!!
katerinaKT PRO
 
katerinaKT October 05, 2022
Amazing
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 November 02, 2022
Congratulations on your challenge win!
MagicNature
 
MagicNature November 10, 2022
Amazing work! The absolute beauty of nature!
TraeChique
 
TraeChique November 20, 2022
this photo is absolutely breathtaking! if there was a higher rating I would give it! just wow!
Taoskitty PRO+
 
Taoskitty December 12, 2022
Lucky you
martiebloem PRO+
 
martiebloem December 21, 2022
Wow stunning, great capture. Love it!!!!!
marysorberdye Ultimate
 
marysorberdye January 21, 2023
WOW what a shot!`
18ricco Platinum
 
18ricco January 31, 2023
AMAZING TIMING!!!!!!!!
randz_crow
 
randz_crow February 06, 2023
perfectly perfect
BeckyMae PRO+
 
BeckyMae May 22, 2023
Wow! That's an amazing capture!
Majgm1982 Platinum
 
Majgm1982 June 29, 2023
loved this image amazing shot Congrartulation thank you for entering my challenge
sophiedv
 
sophiedv June 29, 2023
Congrats again!
Rmay1
 
Rmay1 June 29, 2023
Congratulations on your challenge win.
Agassiz
 
Agassiz July 08, 2023
amazin
paulinesmith_7136
 
paulinesmith_7136 August 06, 2023
Beautiful
ddyson61
 
ddyson61 September 04, 2023
Wow awesome capture
samirjeday
 
samirjeday October 20, 2023
Superbe
HuaweiP30Lite
 
HuaweiP30Lite December 07, 2023
What is that?! Is it safe to rule out the owl family?

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