Swallows

[Colin Driscoll]

I think there are a couple of swallow species here: Barn Swallow with tail streamers and red throat, plus immature without, and Northern House Martin with the deeply forked tail and white throat. This was taken from a boat in the very large dam at the Kabini River Resort, southern India. A cool morning, soft light just before sunrise.

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[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I can see some great head angles and nice light.
Wow, I bet this one was not to crop as I tryed with my eye and there seem to not be too many choices to choose from! I believe you did great and still would suggest a landscape crop just above the head of the swallow in the lower portion of the trunk, just an idea.

[Ian Wilson]

Nice early morning light and good eye contact with most of the birds. I agree with Juan Carlos that a landscape crop above the bottom bird might work. In any event, I suggest taking some bright sky off the top.
Regards, Ian

[Mike Poole]

I like the crop as it is - it fits the shape of the tree nicely. A good idea and well executed

[Satish Ranadive]

Superb image, very nicely composed.

Regards,
Satish.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent collection of Swallow species in nice light.