Ready for Lift-Off! [EXPLORE #14!! TYVM!!]

[best appreciated at full size against black]

I'm starting to play around with high shutter speed shots so I can take pictures of birds in flight. What better to practice on than the never-ending stream of birds that come to visit our bird feeders every day?! :D I've been getting some really great results, though I've also discovered this is an easy way to fill up a memory card with pictures!! :D This picture I really like because I managed to caprure a Lesser Goldfinch a split second before it took off! Stay tuned for some fun action-oriented collages and fun images! I would also like to give a big thanks to my dear friend Joe, who's been urging me to practice! Thanks Joe! I'm on my way! :)

This image was taken in April, 2012. Explored on April 14, 2012.