Tree Swallows

[Malcolm Benn]

Making my first attempts at using CS5 .. just a bit of a change from using Elements 8.

Canon 1D MIV
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Aperture-Priority
Shutter Speed 1/2000
Aperture f13.0
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO 1600

[Aidan Briggs]

Nice interaction and timing. The darker parts of the birds look a bit noisy. You might try another round of sharpening as well.

Looking forward tom more!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The interaction is great, looks like a popular perch. :) Sharpening brought out some noise, especially in the parts that are not sunlit. BTW, you forgot to convert to sRGB.

[Connie Mier]

Great action shot. The lighting seems harsh but you did well with that.

[stuart wanuck]

love the interaction tells it all congrats

[Nick Palmieri]

Great interaction. Very nice capture.

[Martin Wallis]

At this ISO the noise is negligible, would rather this sharp action shot with a little noise than a clean blurred image! To me it's just awesome. One of the best shots I've seen here.:D

[Humberto Ramos]

Amazing shot, just perfect...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful interaction in this image and your timing was superb. Excellent exposure and a killer BG. !!! Wow !

[Chris Klapheke]

Wow Malcolm--

I have to echo the previous comments about wonderful interaction and timing.

You also nailed the depth of field and the exposure!

What I really like about this shot as well is the background--the brush line is placed perfectly to frame the bottom of the shot.

Very very nice!

[Malcolm Benn]

Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments and observations .. this was my first use of CS5 so there are many things yet to learn.

[rajpradhan]

Great action shot. Considering the ISO, noise is very little. I have a very similar picture of Wiretailed Swallows. Shall post it.

[Harshad Barve]

terrific action shot , VWD my friend
TFS

[Malcolm Benn]

Thank you Rajpradhan and thank you Harshad.