We have liftoff

[Brian Grant]

Well, it's a start anyway :)

http://photocamel.com/gallery/data/1546/medium/DSC_4846acpan.jpg

Nikon D300, 70-200mm VR, 1/1000 f6.3 in Punta Gorda FL

[Tony Whitehead]

You've caught the action well with the splashes telling the story and the pano crop suits it, Brian. Heading away angle not ideal and the image looks a little soft as if it may be a big crop. Keep at it and you'll catch one heading in the right direction.

[Mark Theriot]

A really nice action shot. I'm still waiting for a good facing shot as well - I've got Plenty O Butts though!!

How much was the crop?

Mark

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cool takeoff pose and splash. The pano crop works, I only wish the bird were flying toward you and I would sharpen the bird some more.