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Violet-Green Swallow III This was arguably the hardest bird in flight that I have ever attempted to capture. These swallows are extremely fast, acrobatic, and erratic in their flight patterns. They feed on small flying insects and dart around trying to catch them at high rates of speed above waterways. I took at least 100 images and was fortunate enough to retain 5 semi "keepers". Geotagged,Spring,Tachycineta thalassina,United States,Violet-green swallow Click/tap to enlarge

Violet-Green Swallow III

This was arguably the hardest bird in flight that I have ever attempted to capture. These swallows are extremely fast, acrobatic, and erratic in their flight patterns. They feed on small flying insects and dart around trying to catch them at high rates of speed above waterways. I took at least 100 images and was fortunate enough to retain 5 semi "keepers".

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I can only imagine how difficult this was, similar to capturing bats in mid-air. Well done! Posted 9 years ago
  2. View betsuin's profile
    betsuin
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    Great image! I'll have to try swallows again - they are hard to get sharp! Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Stephen Philips's profile
      Stephen Philips
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      Thanks Betsuin! I appreciate the feedback. I really didn't think I captured anything worth saving but since I had a few keepers I may go out and try again. I don't know what camera you will be using but if possible get your camera settings to obtain the fastest shutter speed possible. I shot the keepers at 1/8000. Anything less was less desirable. I would like to know when you post to check out your success! Good shooting... Posted 9 years ago

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The Violet-green swallow

The violet-green swallow is a small North American passerine bird in the swallow family. These aerial insectivores are distributed along the west coast from Alaska to Mexico, extending as far east as Montana and Texas. With an appearance very similar to the tree swallow, these individuals can be identified by the white rump side-patches that appear to separate their green back and purple tail. Violet-green swallows are secondary cavity nesters, found in a number of habitats including deciduous and.. more

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Uploaded May 2, 2016. Captured Apr 28, 2016 15:22 in Needlerock Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/4.0
  • 1/8000s
  • ISO400
  • 185mm