Mating Tree Swallows

[Nick Palmieri]

Had not yet set up a good perch but found these two in a local park which has a lot of tree swallows. Canon EOS 7D, 600mm, ISO 640, f/6.3, SS 1/2000, flash at -2 2/3. Lightened up the males eye a bit.

[Stu Bowie]

Nick, lovely iridescence shown on the male's head, together with the wingspread. Comp wise, I would probably add to both sides, and add a touch more sharpening to the female.

[Marina Scarr]

Great action and good use of flash. Lovely BG. Would love to see a bit more room on the left. Female head needs some sharpening.

[Nick Palmieri]

Thanks for the feedback. Will sharpen that head. I guess I shouldn't have cropped this at all. Thought tight was in!

[christopher galeski]

nice intermate shot,good BG,agree about the sharpening,not keen on the perch,but beggers can not be choosers,nice shot,thanks.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Nick, excellent view of the action, eye level shooting angle and sweet clean BG. really liked the eye contact between the two...adds a lot IMO. good to see the male's foot. agree with space and sharpening suggestions above.

[Jerry Fornarotto]

another great capture. i like the way u cropped the image.