Greater Striped Swallow #2

[Stu Bowie]

Another of my swallow images. Taken in overcast conditions.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @ 320mm
1/640
F/6.3
ISO 640

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held

[Aidan Briggs]

Lovely light, pose, and eye contact. I don't like the OOF wing, as it is a distraction. I might also give it a litle more room on the bottom. Overall, this is a fine image.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the details,composition,pose and the fantastic bg....congrats!!!

[Morkel Erasmus]

pin sharp in difficult conditions Stu - I agree would have been better if the wing was folded or outstretched but sharp as this gives the idea of movement with the perch contradicting that. but still the colours and exposure are sweet and I think it's a good image (I don't even have a swallow yet).

[Arthur Morris]

Though I would have loved to be able to see the dorsal surface of the near wing, I realy do like this one. I like the perch. Did you erect it? The HA is good and the breast streaking is way cool.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Artie, I should have stated this was taken in my favourate nature reserve, thus a natural perch in the wild.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Stu, The birds certainly like this one!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

A treat to the eyes!

Love this one. Great BG, pose and bird.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I am not so keen on the wing either Stu, sorry mate. I love the sharp head and breast feathers. Awesome BG and lighting IS A OK! :)

[Dave Barnes]

Also not too keen on the OOF near wing, I find it a bit distracting.
Super detail and colour on the birds body and face though.
Agree on the BG is awesome.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all for the kind words. Much appreciated.