Tree Swallow with Exposed Wing

[Daniel Grossi]

Tree swallows are quick, unpredictable and can provide some rewarding shots with the right timing and a good amount of luck. I'm always after a good tree swallow shot. This is my favorite of the year so far.

Nikon D850
Nikkor 600mm f/4E + TC14E III
Induro GIT304L/GHB2

1/1600 | f/5.6 | ISO-800 | Matrix
LR/PS | 35% 3:2 Crop

Cleveland, Ohio | April 2018
Mostly Sunny | Cool | Sunrise + 1 HR

[John Mack]

Ah the good old wing stretch. Like this one. Nice pose, good detail the perch is nice as well.

[Walker Noe]

Nicely done. Great detail, whites look a bit blown to me. Great pose and perch.

[Daniel Grossi]

Nicely done. Great detail, whites look a bit blown to me. Great pose and perch.

Thanks Walker, I'll take a second look at those whites.

[annmpacheco]

Hi daniel, nice wing stretch and iridescence o the swallow. Not sure what is all over the stump/perch, looks like mice droppings? Maybe clean the perch up?

[William Dickson]

I really like this. Beautiful colours and detail on the bird. I think the perch looks good and a nice BG. Love the HA.

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice wingstrecth here, it makes the swallow look thick. Good stump perch, although I'm not a big fan of the part projecting higher up on it. BG, details, exposure all look good to me. Nicely done!