Yoooo nice shot November 16, 2022

Wow, one in a million! Pretty dramatic August 23, 2009

This is truly a one in a lifetime event. Specially for the bird. July 17, 2009

Incredible timing on that shot! Nicely captured. July 17, 2009

Perfect timing ! Poor bird... July 13, 2009

To all those, who think that this pic is 'fake' - it's as real as it is. :) I was at that moment with Karolis, but was not lucky enough, to spot the bird coming, and even take a shot. However, I have some pics taken before and after the incident. I've uploaded them to the internet, but it's not possible to post link in the comments because that's against the rules. Contact me, and I'll provide you with that link. Also, after the birdstrike, security car came to take the remains, and Air Astana 767 had to wait, before departing. Maybe there's no blood, because the bird just ricocheted from top of the nose and remained intact or something. And image sharpness depends on digital image post-processing. Karolis, congratulations on the 'shot of a lifetime', and thanks for the unforgettable spotting trip! :) July 07, 2009

I found it at last! The first bloodless bird... It's now dead... Oh. The plane is great though. July 05, 2009

Nice timing on the shot. July 01, 2009

I have a pilot friend who's looked at this and think it's photoshopped. He wonders about how the line of the fuselage is sharp except the area around the bird. One thing I wonder about is the lack of blood. Wouldn't you think there would be some on that very white fuselage? I don't want to undermine what may a spectacular photo. I would like to see other opinions. July 01, 2009

WOW! What a timing! June 30, 2009

Poor bird! June 30, 2009

Excellent reflex! June 30, 2009

A painful contact with his big brother. R.I.P. dear bird. An unique moment for you as photographer but above all a terrible moment for the bird greetz michel June 30, 2009

That poor bird.. June 30, 2009

Wow that is perfect timing. It missed the cockpit windows by a few feet. June 30, 2009

Amazing shot!!! June 30, 2009

What a shot! Once in a lifetime capture. June 30, 2009

Shot of a lifetime ! Congratulations ! June 30, 2009

Incredible shot! June 30, 2009

Dum dum dum - another one bites the dust! Great catch! June 30, 2009

Simply, fantastic June 30, 2009

Not nice for the crew and the bird of course. I think it's not great to hear such a sound. Anyway: Karolis you've made a fantastic pic. My photo for the People's Choice Awards. June 30, 2009

Amazing photo men, congratulations !!! June 30, 2009

That'll be sore in the morning... June 30, 2009

This was being freaking lucky dude... June 30, 2009

Great shot Karolis! June 30, 2009

OUCH!...Good Catch>>>>j June 30, 2009