Thanks All, for your comments.

Drag from excessive flaps extension can slow the release from the water, but a little flap is often beneficial when the intention is to launch as early in the forward motion as possible. All that's needed is some frantic paddling, a couple of jumps, some energetic flap usage at no more than 15 degrees, and even the largest aerial vehicle can gain effective flying speed and sufficient lift for safe takeoff.

Canon R5 with RF-EF Adaptor & Canon EF100-400m f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM. Lens zoomed fully at 400mm, Image is heavily cropped, Camera hand-held in single shot mode, with ISO set to 500, shutter speed of 1/1000 & f/11 (bright & sunny afternoon conditions).

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Thanks, I’m always trying to show Foxes in the best light (pun intended):

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-694574-1.html

Yep, these are my favorite fox species for cute portraits.

Thanks, glad you like the photograph.

Thanks, I’m currently trying to use my new R5 body more for wildlife photography. With the RF-EF Adaptor and a trusty old EF 100-400mm L IS II USM lens, I’m finding this test period to be a fun exercise. I’ve also added a BG-R10 battery grip as the R5 is just a little smaller than my 5D Mk IV’s… I was finding my pinkie finger missing camera body contact without a battery grip. This seems to fix my problem, a good grip is so important to excellent shutter button technique.

I’m loving the R5 for portrait, boudoir, glamour, and art nude work, and now really enjoying testing it out with wildlife photography. Maybe the R5 is a true all-rounder?

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Thanks, and yes, they are one of the cutest fox species.

Yep, I also find that other species of fox remind me of cats, when they have their tails covering their pointy noses. Those are some weird ears for a cat, however?

I agree Mike.

Thanks, glad you like her/him.

By the time I get up, the Arctic Fox has achieved all s/he's going to achieve that day and it's well past nap time.

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Looks like a 7D Mark II and 100-400m L IS II USM… that’s a tasty combo.

It’s also been upgraded with the largest Li-Ion battery?

This apparently is the best way to transport your expensive camera equipment in high theft areas…

I’m here all week folks.