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They nest in our area but are not year round residents so they are alway fun to shoot for a few weeks..
You need great light, I had so -so this morning,,,,
D500, 700mm (500pf w 1.4), f8, 1/4000, iso3600
1/5000 Shutter speed is basically required but I did not have the light today.
They are very fast...
Male Martinbpn.jpg
Good self critique Dan. You did well do capture this fast bird. Not an ideal HA and it does seem a tad soft to me...especially the head/neck area. Not a fan of the crop and I'd remove the blue patch on the left. Just wondering if you used too much NR at that iso?
I agree with Paul's critique. Nice job getting him in the frame, they are fast and unpredictable like a swallow, but it is a bit soft. Hope you get better light next time.
I can see the allure of photographing these birds. I like the screaming call.
Good try but not sharply focused. The bird is looking away, and the light is harsh and contrasty.
with love, artie
