female tree swallow
she is panting from the heat inside her nesting box
she is panting from the heat inside her nesting box
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Oct, 2013Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
I was so very thrilled to have this pair of Tree Swallows mate and take up residence in my backyard.Time
This was taken during the evening when she was hot and needed to get a breath of fresh air after sitting on her 5 eggs for the whole day.Lighting
This is the evening lighting and it was slightly softer than the harshness of the day.Equipment
I used my D800 with Sigma 150-500 mm. f/7.1, 500 mm, 1/320s, -1.0EV, ISO 200 on a Manfrotto tripod.Inspiration
This is nature at its best, a devoted mother.Editing
I cropped and watermarked in Photoshop.In my camera bag
I always carry my D800, D3100, Sigma 150-500 mm, Nikon 16-35 mm, tripod and a piece of memory foam for resting the camera on the vehicle door for stabilization.Feedback
Always be prepared for unexpected.
