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Looking at You

Barn Swallow

21 total reviews 
Comment from cakemp55


Wonderful clarity and focus on this Barn Swallow. Superb lighting to show the details of his feathers with the bluish glow and lovely orange colouring around his face and eye.
He certainly seems to be eyeing you off without flinching. Well captured and composed!

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much!
Comment from Andrea Lastro


This is absolutely wonderful!
I just love how everything comes together and all the lovely colors just blend!

Very nice work! Cant wait to see more

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2019
    Thank you :)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


What a cute little fella just taking a survey of the surroundings! You have shot him well. . The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
    Thank you!
Comment from UMANO Graphics


But who's actually looking at who? Yes, that's why I love a good work of art. It strikes a cord within and inspires us to ask questions.

For you, he's looking at you.
But what if he's the one wondering why you're staring at him?

And you captured it all so well: Perfect timing and centralization.

Your focus is sharp and your colour is warm and attractive.

This is a great shot.

Well done. Keep it coming.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
    Thank you for your nice comments! I thought he looked as though he was wondering why I was looking at him :)
reply by UMANO Graphics on 12-Jul-2019
    Oh yeah. You both had a wonderful fellowship 😄
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Great close up creating a beautiful green abstract in the background letting the bird stand out in perfection
your shot is clear and sharp as always and the diagonal angle is just perfect to have a balanced and harmonious picture
contrast and lighting are spot on as well as the color saturation and exposure
a nice attractive picture

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019
    Thank you :)
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 13-Jul-2019
    my pleasure
Comment from MKFlood


lol..i swear when i 1st viewed this my 1st thought is him saying "what!" giving you this look..can see you what im saying..soo very cool. the angle of the shot of this stern looking bird on the line is excellent. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Lol, I thought he was looking at me that way too - like what do you want? Thank you!
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful shot that is nicely composed. Although I might prefer something other than that rope for him to be perched on, the colors are great and the detail in the bird is abundant.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Thank you very much :)
Comment from nikman


Presumably your handsome bird sleeps in barns? Your nice and off-centre composition provides us with an enjoyable look at your swallow! Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Thank you! Barns are one their favorite locations to build their nests :)
Comment from Kevin Williams


Nice close up shot. I never heard of this bird before Barn Swallow. You probably know the names of all the birds lol. The focus is sharp and composition is on point. Thanks for sharing Grace

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Lol, thank you! There are a few birds that I have not seen before that I have had to research :)
Comment from avmurray


You are indeed productive these days Grace, and you have pictured this Barn Swallow so well. I especially like the way he is looking at you when the photo was taken, and also the diagonal line of the wire he is sitting on.

The bird is standing out sharp from the nicely softened background, and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen. I also think the exposure is spot on.

The format and framing is good and the bird is well placed off to the right. A lovely and well taken photo, and with an excellent DOF.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Lol, productive indeed :) Thank you for the great review Annie, I appreciate your kind comments!
reply by avmurray on 12-Jul-2019
    You are more than welcome Grace.