End of preen Tree Swallow

[Daniel Cadieux]

We have a very reliable spot for this species in the Spring where we can get rather close to these beautiful birds. This guy was preening for a few minutes and offered many wonderful and contorted poses. As many birds also do, it then made a final stretch to its wings and tail to properly re-align its' feathers. This is when this image was taken.

Canon Rebel XT + 100-400 @400mm, 1/800s., f/8, ISO400, +1 EC, handheld.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/Tree-Swallow_forum.jpg

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice pose and iridescence. Might work as vertical, too.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Daniel,

This is very nice. The pose and tail is gorgeous. I also like the blue sky and composition.

[Stephen Stephen]

Great capture Dan. Nice morning light and the tail fan is lovely. Lets hope that we'll get some more opportunities there this coming spring.

[Art Peslak]

Great capture with the tail fanned out plus I like the irridesence of the blue.

[Jody Melanson]

Nice job on exposure! Interesting pose and perch is ok. Agree about a vertical.

[Arthur Morris]

Love everything about it esp. the fanned tail. Wish for the bird to be looking a bit more towards you.

later and love, artie

[Ian Colley]

Well done, very nice image, nicely exposed and perfect timing. I agree that vertical may also work.