Tree Swallow in flight.

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/279875400_T5vAq-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk

I think this speeding bullet was choking on a Bug that he just caught! :)

[Larry Daniel]

Wow, great catch of a fast little projectile.

[Judd Patterson]

Man, oh man, the king of flight images strikes again! This is a really fine image, Jody. I love the eye level angle, open mouth, and the lighting on some of the iridescent feathers. Can you share with us how much you needed to crop this image (just capturing it is fantastic, but I'm still curious). Great work.

[Dean Ingwersen]

That's not even fair! ;) Great work again...and immaculate timing.

[Paul Pagano]

Very nice image. Not sure I could move fast enough to get one of these..even if the camera can!

[Sid Overbey]

I was trying to get one of these guys in flight today with zero luck. Great job.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Great job, very innusual image.

[Mike Lentz]

Just a beautiful image!

[Brian Wong]

Hi Jody!

I thoroughly enjoy all your images, and I always look forward to you next treat & inspiration. As usual, this one does not disappoint! I love the sharpness and beautiful color, great backfround, of a very difficult BIF. The open beak and the tongue detail in flight is simply on another level. Struggling to offer a suggestion ... maybe the shadow line on the far wing looks slightly unnatural??

[Ned Bagno]

Simply WOW

[Thonnaksar NOP]

How can you follow this bullet with your 400mm ???
Absolutely fantastic !!!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

"Taking hat off"

[Jody Melanson]

Man, oh man, the king of flight images strikes again! This is a really fine image, Jody. I love the eye level angle, open mouth, and the lighting on some of the iridescent feathers. Can you share with us how much you needed to crop this image (just capturing it is fantastic, but I'm still curious). Great work.

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/280878338_devCd-O.jpg

This is the frame right before the one I posted, Judd. Full frame in this one. No processing on this one other than reduce for web size. I captured 6 images in this burst. All were in focus. :) I'll tell you, after capturing these guys in flight, everything else moves in slow motion! :D

Thanks all!

[Marko Matesic]

definitely...hats off!

[Glenn Bartley]

So cool. Well done Jody.