Returning Egrets

[saleeltambe]

It was almost end of the day and this flock of egrets were returning to their roosting place. Instead of the routine flight shot, I tried something different to achieve a more abstract effect with some pastel touch to it.
Any comments / suggestions welcome.

Techs - Canon 50D , 100-400 mm, ISO 400, 1/4 secs f8.0 Gitzo tripod + Manfrotto ball head.

[Fabs Forns]

I absolutely love this one, great sense of motion with the right panning and colors. Congratulations!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Saleel,
I love this..It looks like a watercolor, with fine brush strokes...well done...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Saleel, This is very well done-I like the feel of motion and the colors are beautiful.

[Harold Davis]

i love the nice pastels in the bg and your technique was perfect!! great job. a fine piece of art!!!

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

This is really amazing,
excellent composition.

[Julie Kenward]

I agree with everyone else...now what exactly did you do? Please share...we 'out of the boxers' want to know!

[James Shadle]

Well done on all counts.
1/4 second SS was the right choice.

Did you have the IS on or off on your 100-400mm lens?

James

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

Congratulations