Tree Swallow

[denise ippolito]

Canon 1D Mark III
500mm +1.4 ex
1/800 sec. at f/5.6
Iso 400
Tripod, large crop
I met fellow photographer Lloyd Spitalnik from Grace Scalzo. He told me about a spot not far from where we were shooting that turned out to be a nice spot. Here is one of the birds from that shoot. The perch is not a set-up and I was a bit too far. I am going back to try to get closer. But for now it's my first Tree Swallow.
I did some work on the tip of the perch-it was a straight cut off. I can easily put it back to norm if you think it looks too fake.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Perch looks fine as does the detail and exposure. I might crop a bit off the right and top to move the subject in the upper right third. Just my take on it. Doesn't make it right. I like it as is , as well. The forward stare into the camera is great.

[Scott Frye]

I like the background and the subdued colors -- a bit too much perh for my taste - but capture and grats on the lifer

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys, This is a pretty big cop so I'm not sure if I could crop much more-but I do agree a tighter comp. would be nice.:)

[Don Lacy]

Hi Denise, Like the placement of the frame in the image and the head on look from the Swallow.

[Herb Houghton]

Congrats on your first tree swallow Denise. I like the clear eyes and the soft BG color.

[Gen Benjamin]

Nice image Denise. It was nice to meet you yesterday at Nickerson
Gen

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for the kind comments.
Gen, It was nice to meet you also. Hope to see you there again soon.:)

[Harshad Barve]

Denise , I liked this very much as posted , typical swallow pose , excellent
TFS

[Sid Garige]

Fantastic background Denise. Very nice head on pose and details.

[denise ippolito]

Harshad and Sid , Thank you both very much. I hope to get in closer next time.:)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Stunning image Denise and I love the straight on pose. Beautiful captured with a wonderful composition and BG. Congrats !!!!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Denise, if you hadnt mentioned the tip of the perch, I wouldnt have picked up that you "trimmed" it. Congrats on your first, and I like the high placement in the frame. Maybe coming in on both sides might work better.

[denise ippolito]

Judy and Stuart, Thank you both kindly.:)

[amir.madadi]

Hi denise
First thank you for your encouraging comment.
very beautiful shot . Especially the eyes and the position of sitting .

[denise ippolito]

Thank you Amir. Much appreciated.:)