Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

[Mital Patel]

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Camera : Nikon D300
Lens : Nikkor 80-400D ED VR f4.5/5.6 + kenko 1.4 tc
Exposure : 1/2500sec @ 400mm
Aperture : f/8
ISO Rating : 400
Captured On : Oct 04 2009, 9:37 am
Location : Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, INDIA

C&C Welcome

being on the rann the heat wave was pure harsh at 9:30 due to the dry land and having 400 with limit to get close only this cuz of the mud was very tuff and was in almost more than half feet in solid mud cant even take out my leg after finishing session. lost my shoe :)

wish had 500 prime or may be 600 prime..

[Dave Blinder]

Great timing Mital. Shot looks a little minimalistic, but it works for me. I would probably adjust the contrast and try to warm it up a bit.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Very nice action and interesting composition.
Here's another suggestion for the crop.
What do you think?

[Daniel Belasco]

Nice capture. Difficult to get oth birds in focus. Like the OP better.

[Paul Randall]

I like the crop idea but i feel its a bit thin. I agree that a bit of warmth might add to this one.
Great dedication to deal with the heat and the mud (I have lost many a shoe like that as well).

[arash_hazeghi]

Hi Mital,
This is a really difficult shot to get with these little speedy flyers! and with a non-AFS lens, great job!
I think the tighter crop is an improvement.

[Aidan Briggs]

Great action, exposure, and BG. I would crop tighter, but not that tight. Great job focusing.

[Harshad Barve]

man-o-man , what a freeze , If mine I may crop it tight , rest is fabulous
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Well done to get both in focus and sharp, being so far apart. I would go for a little more space than Ilija's crop.