Greater Striped Swallow

[Stu Bowie]

Im the first to admit that he is looking slightly away from me. I wanted to share the early morning light that I captured in this image. Colours as shot. This was taken in a small nature reserve close to Pretoria, and my house.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @400mm
1/400
F/5.6
ISO 500

Exp comp +0.33
Hand held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light, angle and details. I'm not even sure that I have seen this species before, thanks for sharing! I only wish for a bit more head turn and that the sun would have been behind you.

[Scott Frye]

Colors are gorgeous but I dont really see much of the bird. The black back of the bird breaks up the great color line. Great looking bird and I would be happy to have any kind of picture of this pretty guy

[Kobus Tollig]

Super light comp and bg. Wish he was facing this way. Still well done

[Brian Wong]

Hi Stuart!

Agree with you and Axel's assessment. Killer background colors and light if only ... Did you get a chance to try making kissing sounds?

[Chris Kotze]

Lovely light and a super BG well done Stu

[Lance Peters]

Gorgeous light and BG - don't wish to harp - but the HA and angle of the light stop this from being stunning.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Kissing sounds. LOL. Good one! I never thought of that, I would squeek or something like that. Must try next time. Killer light Stuart, so soft and warm. HA a bit of a let down, but still an atmospheric image. Nice species too. :)

[Simon Bennett]

Lovely light and detail.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much for the positive feedback, and kind words.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful warm lighting and stunning BG. My only wish too would be for a slight head turn but would love to have this in my files Stuart.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Other than said above I really like the crop and BG on this one.
Light is perfect...

[Dave Barnes]

I like the light and BG colour here Stu. I am not sure about the pano crop though?

[Stu Bowie]

Judy, Ilija, Dave, thank you for your comments. Much appreciated.