Tree swallow flying backwards
p.1 #1Tree swallow flying backwards
I've always heard that hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. I photographed this sequence on a windless day at the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside New York. I'm presenting these images with only cropping and sharpening to be true to the documentary nature of this unique sequence.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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Edited on Jun 23, 2026 at 06:13 AM · View previous versions
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
Edited on Jun 23, 2026 at 06:13 AM · View previous versions
Jun 23, 2026 at 05:58 AM
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3800s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
Jun 23, 2026 at 05:59 AM