Lesser Striped Swallows

[Ken Watkins]

What I presume is a parent and youngster?

Perched on Aloe leaves, in Kipedo National Park, Northern Uganda, 19th June 2012

EOS 1D MkIV

500 mm F4 hand-held

F10, ISO 800, 1/400, EV +0.33

[Ofer Levy]

Very nice behaviour shot Ken! Getting both sharp with mud on their beaks tells the story of what looks to me like a pair building the nest. Won't mind to see some more room bottom and sides.

[PhilCook]

Like the curved perch, makes for an interesting and different composition, sharp detasil and lovely color

[Rachel Hollander]

Ken - nice perch, poses and good dof to have both sharp. Like the iridesence of the back feathers on the one on the left. Agree about a little more room below.

TFS,
Rachel

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely image and I like the different perspectives of each bird. Would have liked to see a little more space all around. The perch is awesome.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Love the perch , the behavior and bg. I only want room on the bottom.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Ken, I like that both swallow's have a different pose, and that we can see they are busy at work with their beaks full of mud. Interesting curved perch, and yes to more room below. I know that would create an unusual crop, but as Ofer stated, maybe add to the sides if you have.

[Lorant Voros]

I always enjoy seeing more than one bird in a photo. You got an interesting pose from both of them and they are on a nice curved perch. I also miss some room at the bottom, though I am aware of the compositional challenges. Well done.