Thanks Jakov. These are very common birds in Australia , New Zealand and other places. On this particular Island, Mongo noticed they seem to be a little heftier than normal. Must be “the good life” that does it to them
Frank, Mongo appreciates your kind comments but there are several regular bird photographers on this site (Elsa and Bob - just to name two) that produce the most excellent bird images. Mongo is still learning. Glad you like these and hope that 200-500mm is not too far away for you.
Anthony and Elsid - thank you for looking in and your comments.
Armando, thank you for your comments. No flash was used but it was a very bright direct sun day and Mongo had added compensation of +0.7EV in #1 & #2. In hindsight, it may have been more than needed in that situation and perhaps Mongo should tone #2 down a little when looking at it again. The crispness may come from a little too much sharpening. When Mongo now looks at the original NEF file, it is sharp enough to have only required little or no sharpening. Mongo appreciates you looking in and your interest - it helped to focus Mongo’s attention to re-examine these images and possibly do a re-edit. Thanks again.
Mongo will be posting some Welcome Swallow images soon
