Purple Martin

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/284827914_36mpC-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Almost full frame, cropped for composition
Handheld using Bushhawk

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

This is gorgeous. Where have you been placed to reach this landing pose?
Szimi

[Jody Melanson]

This is gorgeous. Where have you been placed to reach this landing pose?
Szimi

I'm standing close to their nest box, Gyorgy. Thanks. :)

[Philip Lombard]

Jody awesome as usuall. Ant tips on your tech on how you get it so sharp.

[Lance Warley]

Great job on the exposure, Jody. It's the most detail I've ever seen in a PM shot. Beautiful.

[Alfred Forns]

Beautiful Jody !!! Love the pose and direct eye contact !!! Could only wish for a slight wing tip turn for the far wing !!! Big Time Congrats on this one !!!!!

[Harold Davis]

Wow, another congrats from me for this one. nice work!!

[Don Lacy]

Wonderful shot, the wing position and detail are sweet.

[Krijn Trimbos]

The things you do with these super fast birds is amazing. The only thing that isn´t completely perfect about this shot is the bill merging with the wings. Am still in awe and would take this in a heartbeat! Well done