Clear for Takeoff!

On 05/05/2024 02:22 pm by Mandy Daniels| Stanton Moor, Derbyshire, UK

A coal tit launches itself into the air from the rock where it was feeding on seeds scattered to attract birds. The photo was shot handheld through the open window of a car at a distance of just 2.5 metres (8 ft). Even at a shutter speed of 1/3200s there is noticeable motion blur from the wing.

Nikon D800, Nikon 135mm f/2 defocus lens
f/4, 1/3200s, ISO-400