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09-AUG-013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Caught in Flight!

I was elated to capture this Barn Swallow in flight at Alton Baker Park. They are so fast I never thought I would be able to get one with its wings outstretched like they are here. I am just not as quick as I used to be! But I am very pleased, even though circumstances made it quite difficult to get a sharp image.

Nikon D7100 ,Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso110 hide exif
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Date/Time11-Jul-2013 06:31:29
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D7100
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent110
Exposure Bias-1.00
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Metering Mode
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Judith Barnett01-Sep-2013 16:26
Nice in-flight capture showing their unusual tail feathers.
Julie Oldfield15-Aug-2013 13:55
Nice!
Barry Ailetcher12-Aug-2013 18:15
great capture
Ann11-Aug-2013 18:18
Wow, excellent capture Vern.
v c bacon11-Aug-2013 00:21
Boy, these little devils are hard to catch. I'm impressed you did!
Guest 10-Aug-2013 22:15
There must be very few images anywhere of swallows in flight like this. Well done, Vern!
Guest 10-Aug-2013 21:05
They are certainly difficult to photograph in flight and still have them in focus...
Very nicely done...
momad3004410-Aug-2013 20:59
You did terrific! Those little buggers are fast!
EAArellano10-Aug-2013 20:51
Beautiful
Laura Milholland10-Aug-2013 19:50
Lovely, Vern! Not only a wonderful catch, but the colors and tail are marvelous! Congratulations. :)
Carol Rollins10-Aug-2013 19:18
These are so hard to catch in flight the way they zip around so quickly. Super in flight
capture Vern!
Helen Betts10-Aug-2013 18:57
Great timing on your part to even catch it! A lovely image, with beautiful reflections and color as well as the swallow.
Paul Milholland10-Aug-2013 18:27
They are a bear to catch mid-flight. . .good job!
Ed Duverger10-Aug-2013 18:17
Very good catch of this small fast bird.
Walter Otto Koenig10-Aug-2013 18:09
Beautiful colors. A difficult catch.
Guest 10-Aug-2013 16:14
Wow..that is a hard one to do..still haven't done it yet myself.
Greg W10-Aug-2013 15:28
Wow. You're fast shutter finger Vern! I love how sleek and colorful not to mention how fast Swallows are. You sure caught it it flight nicely! Woohoo!
Steve Thuman10-Aug-2013 15:16
Great job catching one of these speedy little beasts!
parrothouse10-Aug-2013 15:12
You are quick for an old fella LOL. Well done.
Ruth Voorhis10-Aug-2013 13:22
Wonderful action catch, Vern.
Stephanie10-Aug-2013 11:54
Marvelous capture Vern! They are speedy little birds, aren't they???
Roger Bailey10-Aug-2013 11:54
A great image,you caught the action.
Hank Vander Velde10-Aug-2013 11:50
Terrific flight capture of this very hard to catch bird in flight Vern. Well done.
Bea.10-Aug-2013 10:42
Well caught Vern, they are really super fast.
Yvonne10-Aug-2013 10:05
You did well Vern, they're far too fast for me! v
Range View 10-Aug-2013 09:06
Splendid speed capture, these swallows are so fast you did very well.
David.
Ed R 10-Aug-2013 07:03
Good capture of a hard to follow swallow!
Chris Cochems 10-Aug-2013 05:56
Good grab, Vern. Those guys are fast and irregular.
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