This is an image I captured in a courtship flight. The pair would fly up very high (note bad light angle) and begin their descent while circling each other and calling out quite loud. I was lucky enough to capture a few images that were in focus:o...as this happened very quickly and they were quite problematic to follow in my viewfinder.
D300, 600VR, ISO 400, f/5, 1/4000
Hope you enjoyed and as always C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Jason
Last edited by Doug Brown; 07-02-2010 at 09:06 PM.
Reason: Added shutter speed
Terrific interaction captured Jason! You got both birds sharp, the exposure is good, and there's no overlap between birds. The feather and tail position of the male is outstanding, but I do wish there was better eye contact. The female was also captured in a great pose. Wish I'd been there with you! :)
I'm sure this was a tough shot to get. You sure hit the nail with this one. I'd like a slightly better head angle from the female, but considering how much you got right here, I won't complain.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher pair in flight
" In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks" - John Muir
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