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A Perfect Landing
A Perfect Landing
scooter97


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Challenge: Free Study 2013-05 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-7D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
Date: May 11, 2013
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 2500
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Birds
Date Uploaded: May 30, 2013

 This is a Tree Swallow that had just landed in this bush which was not far from it's nest. I took many shots until I was able to get just the right background and pose. The 'spring green' really sets off the sapphire blue of this little jewel.

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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
 06/07/2013 05:31:15 PM
Beautiful capture! Love th iridescent teal of the Tree Swallow and the lush green.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/07/2013 01:12:34 AM
Beautiful color, and nice catch of your little bird, too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha NEX-7
Sony Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA
 06/01/2013 11:10:05 PM
Just beautiful!
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