Shasoc wrote:
Good job on these, Chris! I like that nice gradient in the bg of the swallows.
The pose in #5 is my favorite
Yup, in #6 looks like the bird is trying to decide whether or not to jump from a trampoline
Socrate
Thank you Socrate.
As I looked through my lens I was very pleased to see the nice gradient.
The highway is the far distance was completely gone.
Chris
Charlie Shugart wrote:
A terrific set, Chris.
I really like those head-on looks at the swallow- such short beaks and HUGE mouths. Perfect for catching flying bugs.
Most of the birds look a bit soft on my monitor. Curious- have you sharpened them in pp?
Charlie
Thank you Charlie.
I did sharpen them and the processed files look very sharp to me.
Maybe I should sharpen them a little bit more before saving them for web.
Glad you like them.
Chris
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Super set Chris. It's funny I was looking at the swallow and comparing it to the ones we have when it hit me. These shots are so good I'm using them for a field guide, I guess that says a lot! Excellent job on the exposures, the swallows look marvelous. I'm still chuckling about 6 What a cool shot. The redshank on the post is nothing to sneeze at either. Overall a wonderful set and joy to look at.
Tim
Thanks a lot Tim! That's very kind of you to say.
I'm amazed at how colorful these barn swallows are in nice soft light.
If I see them fly by they look like dark shadows.
Chris
Dloseke29 wrote:
Nice set Chris, these crazy swallows like to make nests on our summer home under the eaves. They are hard to discourage from building where you don't want them. They sure are a pretty bird and so fast. Don.
Thank you Don. They sure know exactly what they want.
Chris
What a cool shot. The redshank on the post is nothing to sneeze at either. Overall a wonderful set and joy to look at.