Fly Away With Me - Challenge Winner

Renee Dawson

Fly Away With Me - Challenge Winner

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Challenge WinnerBirds in Flight, #12 Great Features Group

There aren’t many things that bring me more joy than the companionship of the Black-Capped Chickadees that inhabit the woods behind our home. They visit us daily, and follow me along the trail whenever I go for a walk. I could be 3 property lines over and they will still follow me! It is not unusual for them to land on the end of my camera lens as I’m trying to frame a photo, or flutter around my legs, looking for their sunflower seeds.

These little songbirds bring me more joy than I can ever truly express. What a gift they are! I would be filled with great sadness if they ever disappeared. They are a huge part of my passion for nature & wildlife photography and for capturing the beauty that surrounds us everywhere.

This image was created by merging 2 of my chickadee in flight photos and then blending the sky together. Original images taken on my property in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.


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Fly Away With Me - Challenge Winner by Renee Dawson
Fly Away With Me - Challenge Winner by Renee Dawson
  • Renee Dawson
  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    Magic capture, Renee.
    This one deserves to hang over the mantle :)

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Great capture Renee!

  • Lesley  Hill

    Lesley Hill

    WOW, Wonderful!

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Beautiful and wonderful! heavenly :o)) have a nice weekend Renee!

  • Tracey McKeown

    Tracey McKeown

    WOW! Well done

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    One of my all-time favorites, sweetie!!!!!! Clever, clever you!!!!!! Hugzzzz!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Lois :) Oh man…I actually did it over…from scratch…lol This uses the same 2 ‘in flight’ shots but I did the sky over again…phew, won’t be doing it a 3rd time :)

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    Wow - I cant believe that you redid the entire image over again – it looks amazing (as did the original) – great that this one made it over here - Dave

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    Renee, this is stunning, beyond the pale! Your creativity has been let loose!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Dear Renee,this image is so lovely!

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    This is so well captured Renee! Well done!!

  • Pat Lucas

    Pat Lucas

    Wonderful, you’ve done that really well. Fantastic photos.

  • DARRYL STUBBS

    DARRYL STUBBS

    Fantastic shots,and fantastic work putting them together.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Sooooooooooooooo fabulous and such a favourite honey…Its good to see this Famous shot in your beautiful gallery. A CRACKER indeed.

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    Wonderful Work!!!! :D

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm

    Renee…wow! This is a fantastic capture!!!!!!!!!!

  • dsargent

    dsargent

    Brilliant capture. Beautiful

  • dougf

    dougf

    Spectacular. I wish I had a stronger word to use in my limited vocabulary. :)

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    WOW!!! great job

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    This is wonderful- great image x

  • Kim Bender

    Kim Bender

    Wow very impressive!! Lovely picture!!!

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Top stuff Renee.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Aaaah the winning shot ! Thank you for posting this one my friend now I can add one of my favourites TO my favourites ! It is so very beautiful

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    One of my all time favs !

  • linaji

    linaji

    FANTASTIC WORK!!

  • Van Cordle

    Van Cordle

    Absolutly fantastic shot!! Id love to : )

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Beautiful capture
    Chris

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Awesome work

  • Jeff Harris

    Jeff Harris

    Beautiful Shot. The exposure and timing are excellent!

  • James Godber

    James Godber

    Processed it may be, but it’s absolutely fabulous. No question about it!!!!

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Fabulous Renee! What a lovely image!

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Delightful :)

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    very nice indeed.

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Awesome picture,great work~

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Absolute excellence

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    OMG, WOW, what a stunning fantastic Capture.

    How on Earth did you manage that young Paintlady?????????????

  • Skye Ryan-Evans

    Skye Ryan-Evans

    Truly magical, Renee! Wonderful merge and spectacular result! Just gorgeous! ~ Skye (BC)

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Very beautiful Renee. Got to say congratulations on getting this photo!

  • ryenart

    ryenart

    Brilliant capture, Renee!

  • bev langby

    bev langby

    This is just wonderous and viewing it while reading your words bought a tear to my eye ….

  • Steve  Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Brilliant stuff

  • Shane  Walker

    Shane Walker

    Superb image Renee,well done

  • Onions

    Onions

    Renee,I don”t know how you managed to get these birds to pose for you,you must be very persuavive.
    Stunning.
    You”re a big smashing red bubbler.

    Mr Onions.

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    This is a beautiful shot Renee, simply stunning :)

  • RiSH :

    RiSH :

    Fanta!!! But what they are doing?

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Your patience was rewarded with an amazing capture…well done….it is a superb picture.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS HONEY!!!!!!!!
    Another challenge win with this fantastic shot. Now put your new toy down and start dancing hon. Well done..patting you on the head.
    http://media.bigoo.ws/content/14/287614/Congratulations-Red-Text-Hearts.gif!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    a very well deserved win. incredible photo!!

  • KenWright

    KenWright

    Congrats Renee, lovely image, I remember that this one also won on Webshots.

    Kia Ora from Ken (AKA Sk8photoMax)

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    Hey Renee – congratulations on the win with this terrific shot – did you notice that you “pipped” Lyn in second and me in third - not bad for a bunch of old WS’ers - well done – dave

  • Karen Checca

    Karen Checca

    Fabulous! Congratulations on your win! I love these birds, too. Way to go! :) Karen

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Congrats!! A truly amazing shot! :))

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Congratulations, sweetie!!!!! Another challenge win under your belt!!! WHEEEE!!! Sooo happy for you!!!!!! Hugzzzz!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Lois! Chickeeda hugzzzz :)

  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    ahhhhhhhhh, not a big big surprise with this awesome photo / artwork, congratulations Dear !

  • Scott Englund

    Scott Englund

    Congradulations and well deserved.

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Absolutely perfect…..Very well done!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    congrats on the challenge 1-st place.

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Congrats on your WIN in the Bird of Flight challenge in the #12 Great Features group…

  • JOHAN (photowalker) NIJENHUIS

    JOHAN (photowa...

    CONGRATS ON YOUR FEATURE ….........JOHAN

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your challenge win with your awesome photographic talent, Renee!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Congratulations on winning the challenge!! Wonderful capture!!

  • joanw

    joanw

    Fantastic work and congratulations!

  • JohnsJems

    JohnsJems

    Great Pictures, Congratulations on your win !!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much John :)

  • reflector

    reflector

    An incredible capture and imagery ! Brilliant colours and action.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Congratulations on winning the Bird of Flight Challenge in the #12 Great Features group!!! Gorgeous work!!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent image and congrats on your win.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so much Rosalie!

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    Superb capture.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Lorraine :)

  • MaLene

    MaLene

    Wonderful shot. Congratulations on winning the Bird of flight Challenge.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations, Renee

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much BigD!

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Brilliant capture!! Congratulations on your win!! :o)

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you! :)

  • Janine  Hewlett

    Janine Hewlett

    SPECTACULAR!!! Amazing image! Congratulations…

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Janine!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    outstandingly beautiful capture, congratulations on such a well deserved win xxxx

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so very much!

  • Shelby  Stalnaker

    Shelby Stalnaker

    wow this is wonderful, congrats my dear

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Shelby!

  • tonymm6491

    tonymm6491

    Lovely photo! Full with action!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Katariina Lonnakko

    Katariina Lonn...

    Awesome photo! Love it =)

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Katariina =)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    beautiful work well done

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Anthony :)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    This is really wonderful!!!!!! They are such sweet birds!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Lorilee. Yes they are :)

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Such a perfect shot.. I too love these little birds.. Congrats on the win..

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng


    on your Top 10 in Prize Challenges (Magically, magically….)!!!!!!! Again your wonderful work rocks in Redbubble! So pleased for you Renee!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Rosy!

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Superb image

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    Truly a beautiful picture. – Dennis

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Dennis :)

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Gorgeous capture. Congratulations

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Meeli :)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Very cool and timely shot!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning action shot!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Gerry. Happy New Year to you! :)

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    And ‘All the Best’ for 2009 Renee!

  • Rase Littlefield

    Rase Littlefield

    this is absolutely stunning was this takin with that setup shutter, i cant remember the name but i read about this tecnique, but what ever it is you mastered it!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much! I clicked the shutter at just the right time that day…luck was on my side I guess. I didn’t use a special technique :)

  • Suzanne Storm

    Suzanne Storm

    Oh my goodness, this is amazing. It is just fabulous

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Suzanne!

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    This is indeed excellent photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much for your kind comments this morning :)

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    fantastic photo, brilliant

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Robert!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    WOW,....to capture these busy and fast little birds perched can be a challenge, but in flight is amazing! You captured an amazing shot here and the editing work is wonderful! An instant fav for me! : )

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you so very much for the kind note Sandy! :)

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Astounding work and beautiful peaceful image Renee! I bet that was amazing to watch!

  • red addiction

    red addiction

    fantastic!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thanks so very much for your lengthy visit to my folio today and all you kind notes! I do so appreciate it :)

  • John44

    John44

    An eye catcher.
    John

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you John.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    This is so beautiful, I enjoyed your words, very much! Congrats on your win! Dee

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Diane :)

  • Holly Cawfield

    Holly Cawfield

    Well…my goodness. I am in awe.

    What a magnificent photograph this is. Renee, everything about this is spectacular….the position of the birds, their splayed wings, the light of the clouds behind them…the wonderful focus. Oh my, oh my, oh my….this really is an award winner! Congratulations on such an achievement…and by that I mean capturing this wonderful photo as well as winning the challenge.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Holly! Every single time I have a birdie photo session this is what I am after. I have YET to repeat this one…..but have NOT given up since I now know it IS possible ;)

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Lovely capture !

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Looks beautiful here on RB Renee :>))

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Annie :)

  • linifer

    linifer

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I am amazed they are so friendly and allow you so close! It must be amazing to see and spend time with them. I adore birdies and I dont think I have ever seen such exquisite captures of them, especially in flight.
    You must be very proud of your ability and your works. You are a true inspiration and I feel honoured to have been able to discover your work Renee.
    Simply wonderful!!! oxo

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you so very much Lynne! Your kind comments have made my day :)

  • Gavin Maginness

    Gavin Maginness

    Renee, To say this was spectacular would be massive understatement

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Gavin!

  • Phillip Weyers

    Phillip Weyers

    Beautiful birds and lovely composite. Your place must be called the Garden of Eden?

  • Jen Ryan
  • Siju Doniston

    Siju Doniston

    Excellent capture ..you are so lucky to get this one.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Awesome Picture!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Stephen!

  • Ritu Lahiri

    Ritu Lahiri

    magical

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Lovely capture !

  • Ryan  Schain

    Ryan Schain

    I just recently created a group for photographs of birds in flight. You would be an excellent addition to the group, and this photo would be an excellent addition as well! – http://www.redbubble.com/groups/wild-birds-in-flight

  • Matt Hansen

    Matt Hansen 29 days ago

    Those wings are incredible! Great PoV and detail

  • Renee Dawson replied 29 days ago

    Thank you very much Matt :)

  • Tizme

    Tizme 22 days ago

    You’re so GOOD Renee… I love this!

  • A1000WORDS

    A1000WORDS 13 days ago

    Impressive capture Renee… =)

  • Renee Dawson replied 13 days ago

    Thank you very much Ron. I have YET to repeat this one despite my best efforts! :)

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