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Swallows in flight - first attempt
Go easy on me as this is my first attempt at trying (and I mean trying) to photograph these guys on the wing. I can only liken it to clay pigeon shooting using supersonic 5 pence pieces and an air rifle.
Anyway - after a dozen or so frames containing either a splodge or thin air I seemed to get a method going that gave me at least something in the way of focus.
The light was fading fast and with a maximum aperture of 5.6 @ 400mm and ISO cranked up - I'm quite happy for a first go although I think I can do better now.
Any tips or pointers welcome.
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Anyway - after a dozen or so frames containing either a splodge or thin air I seemed to get a method going that gave me at least something in the way of focus.
The light was fading fast and with a maximum aperture of 5.6 @ 400mm and ISO cranked up - I'm quite happy for a first go although I think I can do better now.
Any tips or pointers welcome.
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Nice work Phil - 4's me fave 
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Cheers Azz
It's a world away from photographing birds of prey in flight or garden birds on a twig. They're like bullets and their high speed unpredictable acrobatics make for some fairly energetic panning moves - I nearly put my back out twice.
It's a world away from photographing birds of prey in flight or garden birds on a twig. They're like bullets and their high speed unpredictable acrobatics make for some fairly energetic panning moves - I nearly put my back out twice.
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WOW what a tough subject to attempt to photograph and how well you succeeded.
Of course the real test is to photograph the insects they are catching on the wing.
Bazza
Of course the real test is to photograph the insects they are catching on the wing.
Bazza
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I love the way they roll up the landing gear. Good job!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazza
WOW what a tough subject to attempt to photograph and how well you succeeded.
Of course the real test is to photograph the insects they are catching on the wing.
Bazza
Of course the real test is to photograph the insects they are catching on the wing.
Bazza
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Originally Posted by bobmielke
I love the way they roll up the landing gear. Good job!
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Number 3 here! 
They are really hard to get aren't they? Well done!
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They are really hard to get aren't they? Well done!xx
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