Martin the builder....

[Ofer Levy]

1D Mark IV, Canon 600 f4, 1/2500, f7.1, iso 640, tripod, full Wimberley, hide

Got this about two years ago here in Sydney. Saw a group of Fairy Martins collecting mud using their beaks from a little puddle by the road. They use the mud to build their nests. Came the next morning, placed my hide and tried to get them in flight but failed miserably. Luckily got this and another image I was quite happy with.

[Rachel Hollander]

Ofer - Interesting behavior with great detail and low pov. I like the mud on the bill and the slight twist to give you a nice HA.

TFS,
Rachel

[christopher galeski]

agree with Rachel,and that magic Australian light,nice one.

[Marina Scarr]

Great low angle, details and colors. Love the story behind it. What amazing creatures birds are when you see what they are able to build. TFS

[gail bisson]

Hi Ofer,
I like the behavior captured here.
what caught my eye the most was the superb IQ of this shot, especially the head.
Great low POV and HA.
Gail

[Tom Redd]

Ofer, as always, excellent exposure, good low perspective and HA. TFS

[Jonathan Ashton]

Excellent techs, would suggest a little too large in the frame.

[Melissa Groo]

Lovely portrait of this beauty. Great behavior captured, and excellent low angle, Ofer.

[Alan Murphy]

Sweet head angle, low angle and detail.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent I love the muddy beak which ads a behavioral touch. excellent details and exposure

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Excellent behavior shot, Ofer. The IQ and comp are superb, as always.

[PhilCook]

Nice one Ofer, ticks all the boxes, amazing little builders for sure

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nothing much to say except wondeful behaviour image. Perfect HA and low angle.