Tree Swallow

[John Chardine]

I set this image up to capture adult Tree Swallows flying in to their nest box. This is a first try. Image created today at Sackville Waterfowl Park, New Brunswick. I prefocussed on a bird poking its head out the nest box hole, then waited for a bird to return using the same focus point. This is prone to some error and the focus wasn't perfect, just OK. This is my first attempt with the 1.4x tc so I am on another learning curve here.

40D 500mm F4 x 1.4 tc
capture date: Saturday, May 3, 2008 4:53:59 PM
EXIF version: 2.2
exposure program: Aperture Priority
ISO speed: 640
shutter speed: 1/2500
aperture: f7.1
exposure bias: +0.3
metering: Pattern

[Doug Brown]

You're getting close John! More DOF would help the cause; consider ISO 800 and stopping down. I'd be careful with +0.3 with all that white on the bird. Thanks for posting.

[Freddy Franzella]

These guys respond to the Bird-Jam. you play their song they will hover over you! theres nothing like getting a speeding bullet in flight. great catch.

[Doug Brown]

That's an interesting piece of info; I'll have to try that out. Thanks for the tip!

[Alfred Forns]

Thanks for the info Freddy !!!

Agree with Dough on the chosen comp Will the withes to the ragged edge !!!! Would try same set up with softer light !!!!