Madness struck, found new fun in trying to track swallows picking up flies, just above a flowing river wharf. Very addictive, reminds me of catching dragonflies in flight.
A great flight shot, especially with the 300mm rather than your 800mm monster lens. An excellent composition with the dappled light on the water making a great backdrop.
Maybe would prefer the swallow just a bit bigger in the frame, but not necessarily full frame.
Great panning technique as well, these birds must be moving at such a fast speed. I saw plenty of Swallows last week in Devon but didn't attempt any photo's.
Wow, well done, Tim, getting one of these speedy birds. I studied the pic with complete self-interest as I am about to do the deed and go for the D2x, especially for the 200-400 VR. Quite scary. Again..super shot and I wonder how it would crop to get the bird slightly larger in the frame.
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11 repliesCheers now
Tim
D2X, 300mm F/4, 1/1600th at F/4.8.
A great flight shot, especially with the 300mm rather than your 800mm monster lens. An excellent composition with the dappled light on the water making a great backdrop.
Maybe would prefer the swallow just a bit bigger in the frame, but not necessarily full frame.
Great panning technique as well, these birds must be moving at such a fast speed. I saw plenty of Swallows last week in Devon but didn't attempt any photo's.
cheers
Sean
Great shot with the new toy
a great shot of a very fast bird.
John
Aberdeen
Well Done
Regards
Rob
a great shot, brilliant Tim
Barrie