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    Default Cliff Swallow

    Out with a really good friend shooting last weekend, but, darnit, I can't remember his name! :)

    We had Cliff, Barn, Tree and possibly Northern Rough-wing in one location. Probably saved $10 in gas.

    Shot with Canon MIII, 400 5.6, spot meter, f5.6, 1/1250, manual exp, no flash, bushhawk.



    Thanks for looking, good times Jim.
    Last edited by Bill Sharkey; 07-20-2008 at 06:29 PM.

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    great shot Bill, sweet wing position, and pose, awesome detail.

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    Well done Bill, great light and pose.

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    Great light, eye contact and pose. I might sharpen the back a bit more.

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    Well Bill, that's a keeper! Love the detail, wings and eye contact in this one. Not an easy one to catch like this either, well done.

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    Love the wing position and eye contact. Very nice all around.

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    Thanks everyone, these little guys can be a challenge.

    Bill

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    I think your statement that "these little guys can be a challenge" is among the greatest understatements I've ever heard! I can not think of a more difficult bird to photograph in flight, and not only that, you have superb results. I would be interested if you were focusing manually, and waited for the bird to fly into focus, or is the camera and lens you use able to auto-focus extremely quickly?~onlybill

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    William, thanks.

    Most of the credit goes to the 400 5.6 Canon lens and the Mark 3's fast acquisition speed. I only use centre point with a manual exposure. Oh, and tons of practice - another understatement!

    Bill

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    Bill,
    I am speechless. This is awesome! :) The pose, detail and practically all the elements that make this image an image are spot on.

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