Northern Rough-winged Swallow by PatGoltz
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Description
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Found in Sweetwater Wetlands, southern Arizona, USA. Some photography is a matter of luck. That was certainly the case with this photo. On the original image, it was a tiny dot in the center. It's amazing it came out in focus. :) These birds fly very fast overhead, and change direction a lot. They capture insects on the wing. Getting them with a hand-focused lens is quite a trick. 500mm lens.
Comments (4)
I would add, getting them in the air with a 500 mm lens would be a near impossibility, for me anyway. I can't follow them with a 300 mm lens. Which, of course, makes this a winner!
Stunning shot, Pat, knowing how difficult it is ! :~)
Excellent and very opportune shot my friend....!!!
great capture!!!