Tree Swallow getting a drink

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using bushhawk

[Jim Fenton]

I for one am insanely jealous Jody.

I've been attempting a shot similar to this for the past few summers and haven't even come close.

Really like the lighting, the reflection, the left tail feather about to tickle the surface.....

Perhaps I need to consider one of these Bush Hawk thingamajigs!

[Ramon M. Casares]

This is terrific, not easy at all and ev en more difficult as the bird is flying towards you, lovely light, pose, colors, detail and THAT reflextion is great! Some NR on the underwings but that's preety much it. Big congratualitons!

[joel quenneville]

You really captured the action here. I love the outstreched wings and reflection. I would run some NR on both the bird and the reflection. Congratulations!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great capture, the reflection puts it over the top for me. There is a bit of color noise in the underwings of the bird and the reflection.

[Bob Malbon]

Jody, WOW! We are all in awe! Bob

[Dave Mills]

Jody...This is a brutally difficult shot to get since these birds are small and fly so erratically. Added to this is a nice reflection. Great job!!!