I think you did a great job getting the eyes in focus and a lovely blurred background. The wing blur adds to the sense of motion that is always a part of swallows. A hard bird to photograph. It might help to lighten the female's face if possible.
Really awesome image!! I love the colors and background. But I would lighten the eye region of both birds, especially the on on the post as the face is in shade.
Killer sweet BKGR and a good job with the flash. Wish for just a fraction more had turn for the bird on our right, the one with the spectacular wing position and lots more on the bird on the left. (The head turned away has resulted in the face being in shadow.)
None-the-less, this is an impressive image.
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Wow Stuart! This is an incredibly dynamic shot. Love the open beak's, the slight wing blur and the position of the birds within the frame. The Bg is yummy. I have no nits whatsoever. Another beauty,
Gail
Killer image with amazing behavior. I think you could probably light up the left bird's face just a tad to make this an even greater capture. Love the position on that right bird and the graduated BG. Congrats on this one.
I have the same wish as the others of lighting the left bird's face, but a highly effective behaviour image! Your swallow project is moving along quite well...
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