The welcome swallow is a bird native to Australia and a few of the nearby islands. I had seen a few of them in flight while in Tasmania, but failed to get a good action shot due to their small size and rapid movement while in the air. I was happy (or at least pacified) when I finally saw one perched and was able to grab a quick take-what-I-can-get photo. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second
Same colors as our northern American barn swallow. They did look like cousins. I also love swallows and can only seem to capture them when they’re perched. Need to master bird flight photography and that back button focus! Love the pose on this one along with the wonderful DOF!
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The welcome swallow is a bird native to Australia and a few of the nearby islands. I had seen a few of them in flight while in Tasmania, but failed to get a good action shot due to their small size and rapid movement while in the air. I was happy (or at least pacified) when I finally saw one perched and was able to grab a quick take-what-I-can-get photo.
——- Radiant plumage
——- In flight or rest
——- A graceful form
——- This swallow
——- Could a summer make .
Same colors as our northern American barn swallow. They did look like cousins. I also love swallows and can only seem to capture them when they’re perched. Need to master bird flight photography and that back button focus! Love the pose on this one along with the wonderful DOF!
great pic. of these birds, ) sounds like these birds are cacth while resting , )