Flying funny

[AgingEyes]

Not the sharpest, just found this kind of strange.

[shootme]

Considering speed of the bird and that it's obviously drastically changing direction, maybe to catch something, this is unique shot. The blue sky really adds to the bids composition. 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 works well. What lens were you using?

[AgingEyes]

Considering speed of the bird and that it's obviously drastically changing direction, maybe to catch something, this is unique shot. The blue sky really adds to the bids composition. 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 works well. What lens were you using?

Nikon 70-300 f4.5-5.6 VR.

[Copy_Kot]

I like it, nice shot!

[paulnj]

That's a very impressive capture. Tree swallows in flight are not an easy task.

[Loupey]

Nicely done. When they fly towards the camera, they pop into focus for the shortest of durations.

[shootme]

Thought it could have been a swallow, they are fast so this is a one in a million shot, right time and place. It's only out of focus when I take my glasses off.

[AgingEyes]

Nicely done. When they fly towards the camera, they pop into focus for the shortest of durations.

That's why I'm amazed by those who could shoot swallow in flight with a 500 mm lens. One suggested method to shoot this is to get near a nest, use the minimum focus and wait for the bird to fly in or by. I think it's pretty much like pre-focus and MF. Perhaps that's how they could get a shot with a 500mm lens. Still, the duration of the bird in focus is just too damn short!

What I've been doing is pan shots. Still practising and need to get closer to the birds

[Loupey]

...What I've been doing is pan shots. Still practising and need to get closer to the birds

Me too

I think it is important to know, and be proficient with, all the "tricks" in order to maximize any given situation.

Free flying birds and insects fly much differently than those which are about to land. Both have their place photographically and both must be shot accordingly.