Tree Swallow

[Tim Vidrine]

I finally captured one sitting still for a moment. This image was captured in the southern section of the Atchafalaya Basin in south Louisiana. It was taken mid morning, Jan '07.

Canon 20D
Canon 500mm f/4L with 1.4 TC
1/400s f/5.6 iso400
Av, evaluative metering
No flash

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is very nice, Tim. I usually prefer separation between perch and head but it doesn't bother me here at all. Great light, details and BG, too.

[Jim Neiger]

Sweet shot, Tim. Wonderful light, bg, and exposure. Nice pose of the swallow too. My only nit is that the perch is a bit large for the little swallow, but thats very minor.

[David Hemmings]

Beautiful, lovely setting and pose:D

[Larry Kaufman]

Beautiful capture Tim. I like the setting and pose. I think the perch, though large compared to the swallow is a great element and I would actually like to see it sharper and with the DOF. Is there a "string" around the perch starting near the toe? It looks a bit un-natural and I personally would clone it out.

Regards,
Larry

[Fabs Forns]

Absolutely gorgeous, and although centered, it works for me. I like the perch also.

[Glenn Bartley]

A really beautiful shot. I love the colors and the perch is quite unique.

[Jody Melanson]

Absolutely gorgeous! My only nit would be I wish the whites weren't so hot.