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Swallow


Swallow
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Copyright: John Brattan (Bratman) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 55 W: 0 N: 42] (740)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-30
Camera: Olympus E500, Nikkor 500mm F4p
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-30 11:32
Viewed: 649
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Swallow resting on bridge over hempholme Lock. Managed to creep up really close to this one which took off shortly after the picture was taken. Set out to do swallows as it was a very bright day which helps to bring the blues out in the feathers and of course provide a catchlight for the very dark eyes.

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Excellent catch love the colours you got with the light as you say nice pose too. well composed, sharp details good work tfs best rgds Necip

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-07-30 12:04]

Hi John,
Here is something you don't see every day. I always see these bird in flight and fast they can go.
Very good sharpness and details and I like the reflection on the sun on the feathers.
Well done.
Paula

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2007-07-30 13:44]

Hi John. captured a swallow the other night but not so clear as yours. very good detail and colour. I like the way his head is turned around. well done TFs

Bonsoir John,je ne savais pas que les hirondelles avaient du bleu dans leur plumage,c'est très joli.Belle photo bravo

Mich,

Super image John, even the pipe looks good ;)
The E500 & Nikkor glass is an excellent combination in your hands..
Lovely color, the blue sheen is wonderful here.
POV, pose, sharpness, detail, etc..it's all there.
Very well done.
Howard

Very beautiful glow on the feathers John.
Great sharpness, lighting, composition and DOF.
Feather details, catch light in the eye of the swallow and soft BG colors are wonderful.
Excellent work.
A real joy to look at.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards,
Harry

Hi John,
Nice portrait very colorful, with sharp focus
beautiful bird, nice eye contact, well done. TFS.
Best regards/Lawhill

Well done John, for getting close enough for the photograph without disturbing the Swallow. Even with a big lens you have to get reasonably close.
Good colouring and definition. They do seem to like the pipe type railings.
Now get one flying to match it.
Best wishes,
Peter

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  • JPlumb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 160 N: 894] (2837)
  • [2007-07-30 22:28]

Hi John, excellent sharp, detail on this swallow. His turn of the head makes a perfect pose, giving you that great eye. I would have preferred a branch to a pipe for him to sit on, but sometimes you take what you can get. Very nicely done.

Thanks, John

An excellent capture, John! It's hard to catch these little fellows at rest -- they never seem to land! Excellent feather detail.

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 26 N: 2998] (10820)
  • [2007-07-31 2:21]

Hi John,
you've obviously succeeded in your mission then, as this is a great shot. You've definately caught the colours and details in the feathers very well, with a strong compostion. Good Work.
Paul

Great capture
Beautiful composition
Excellent sharpness and DOF
Well done

Chris

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  • Mariol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 10 N: 1015] (4139)
  • [2007-08-02 19:57]

Hi John,
Nice posting, Perfect light and fabulous colors on the glittering feathers. TFS
Regards, Mario

wow,great colors here JOHN!perfect sharpness too!and nice compo!
tfs
caroline

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