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Welcome Swallow
peterday

Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena)

Habitat
Very widespread, generally near water.
Location
Kingfisher Park, Julatten, Queensland, Australia
Date taken
23 July 2021
Scientific name
Hirundo neoxena
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
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Reactions: Ted Y. and delia todd
mali
Super capture Pete...Theres a few mmaking theier ways back to our shores now.
 
bievreJJ
superb photo of this lovely swallow, giving you a great welcome look, Peter, love it, many tfs!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Isn't he looking sweet in that picture Peter!!!

A fabulous picture my friend. I'm looking forward to the arrival of our ones in the next few weeks.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Wonderful frontal close-up with excellent focus, dof, colors, detail, and setting. Terrific Peter!
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
peterday
Date added
View count
260
Comment count
9

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
600.0 mm
Exposure time
1/640 second(s)
ISO
800
Filename
2191 Welcome Swallow.jpg
File size
157.3 KB
Date taken
Sun, 21 November 2021 11:10 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 819px

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