Barn Swallow

[Girish Prahalad]

Not very often do we get these birds on a natural perch.
Made with a 450D + Sigma 150-500. Beanbag on car window.
Exif : F 6.3 / ISO 200 / SS 1/250 @ 500 mm. Av mode / Eval.
Levels / Crop / USM / NR on BG.

Comments & critiques most welcome.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice pose and background, Girish.

[shane shacaluga]

Lots of details on the the swallow and great background.

Looks a bit tight around the tail area and maybe allowing a bit more room could improve it. Its unfortunate the tail ends are not more visible against the lighter background

Thanks for sharing

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, colours, sharpness and BG. I agree with Shane on the tightness and tail visibility. Well done Girish.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Girish, lovely soft light, which in turn has brought out the blue iridescence so well. I do like the pose over the curved perch, and the BG has turned out very well. Another vote for more space LLC.

[Diane Miller]

I love the detail here, especially in the darker feathers! The soft light worked very well.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good on you to get them on a natural perch! Beautifl profile, and the subtle head turn our way is ideal. Nice details, love the curvature of the perch. I agree about the end of the tail which would have been nice not so tight at the edge and not merged with the branch.

[jack williamson]

The tail has been mentioned, otherwise an excellent image of this little bird, super sharp, loaded with detail and perfect colors.

Jack

[vishaljadhav]

Lovely colours and great sharpness.
BG is nice. the LLC is already commented on