Snow Goose Blast Off

Nikon D1h, 500mm f/4 AF-S, TC-14e, Matrix Metering, Aperture Priority, f/6.3, 1/1600sec, -1.0EV, ISO 200, Auto WB, Auto Tone, Gitzo 410, Wimberly Sidekick.

My most satisfying Snow Geese blast off images are made my manually focusing on the leading edge birds. This avoids wondering AF which could cause you to focus on the rear of the flock as it blasts off.