Bird On A Wire

[Hillbillygirl]

Got a couple shots of the tree swallows while they were sitting still, which is a rarity. I am really starting to like this 300 F2.8L lens more and more, everytime I use it.

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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/HobbyHorseHollow/3271.jpg

[Bambi]

this is lovely! the background colour is interesting too!

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks Bambi. These birds sre beautiful specimens for sure.
As for the background. Would you believe it is a fallow field of grasses? This lens just creates amazingly smooth bokeh. I am definitely very pleased with it.

[Mad Aussie]

Beautiful shots!! You've caught the birds 'metallic' colouring so well!

[edG]

colours are just wonderful - great shots! What lens did you use?

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks everyone for the compliments, but they are beauties to begin with, and that helps. Hard part is getting the eye detail.
EdG: I am shooting with my new 300mm F2.8L glass. This is one of Canons sharpest lenses and handles a 1.4X TC very well, and quite passable even with a 2X. Definitely an excellent choice IMO, my new favourite lens. Then again, I am off to get the new 100m f2.8L IS macro today, so who knows.

[edG]

Ouch, sounds like some serious coin being dropped - but the images show the quality of the tool, as well as the skill of the eye.:thumbup:

[jumpinjimmyjava]

Tree swallows, one of my favorite birds. For some reason they remind me of flying angels. Beautiful captures Hillbillygirl - jimmy :)

[kat]

What blue in the bird! Very nice1

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks JJJ. I also love seeing these birds in flight. The barn swallows just showed up today, so hopefully get some in-flights over the ponds.

[JAS_Photo]

What beautiful little birds!

[Hillbillygirl]

Thanks Kat & JAS.

[OWLP]

Very beautiful shots, great lighting.