Tree Swallow In Flight

[Teton Chuck]

Recently i have been trying to photograph tree swallows in flight. They are extremely fast and they contrast with the bright Wyoming sky. The result is that I have much less time to get into trouble doing other things. Here is my best effort so for.

[wtlwdwgn]

That's an excellent shot Chuck. I have a hard time time shooting against a bright sky too so I often use +1 EV which seems to work.

[JamesScott86]

Fantastic shot!!! Really nice!

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured.

[Marie Hass]

You need to PM Christina and let her know! She loves these little critters and photographs them as well.

Nice shot!

Marie

[Barbara Ponder]

Chuck that is a super shot! Those are hard to photograph! KUDOS!

[Rita]

Chuck, this is wonderful, one of, if not the best shot of a swallow in flight. I know that this is not an easy task to accomplish, well done.

[ied]

An amazing shot indeed. Great detail and color.

Irene

[selig1656]

great capture , a little more pp may bring out a better background and sharpening may enhance the details

[IzzieK]

Well done on this image, Chuck...beautiful colour too...I am still a bird shooting practicer so I cannot give you any advice at all...as if you need one. I always look forward to your post...as they are all beautiful and well presented.

[Dave Humphries]

Well done Chuck,

I find these types VERY difficult and haven't got a shot as good as this myself yet.

For those interested, the EXIF data: Nikon D810, 200-400mm, f/4 lens at 380mm, Shutter priority AE, 1/3,200 sec, f/7.1, ISO 800, Exposure Compensation: +1.

Cheers, Dave

[John 2]

As challenges go Chuck, that's got to be the ultimate and a great result. Good work.

[terrib]

I, too, have tried to get these birds and am yet unsuccessful. This is a great one! Not only did you get it unblurred but also captured the irridescent color. Very nice.

[Teton Chuck]

Thanks for all your comments. And Dave, thank you for posting the EXIF data. The shot took me about 15 hours including studying the behavior of the birds and then getting the shot. I was afraid I would use up all the available electrons. :-) I'll keep trying to get some more.

[Wavelength]

That is a mind blower; i really enjoyed

[Brownbear]

Hi Chuck,

Incredibly beautiful capture! Stunning!

I've managed a few but none flying into the frame like this (:. I was out this morning trying to photograph these birds, and came away with just one shot but it is too, small in the frame.

I can't make any sense of their flight patterns/behaviour so if you have any tips to share I would be most appreciative.

[Rebel]

Very nice shot Chuck, lovely colour blue on that bird!

[KimC]

Lovely shot!

[Dave Humphries]

~ The shot took me about 15 hours including studying the behaviour of the birds and then getting the shot.

In which case I need over 10 hours more study and practice
Clearly I give up too easily!

Well done, Dave

[bnnrcn]

Very nice shot