Welcome Swallow

Welcome Swallow (Image ID 70229)
Photographed byBen Harvey on Mon 21st Jul, 2025 and uploaded on Sat 16th Aug, 2025 .
Resolution1800x1200
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ID70229
CommentThe Welcome Swallows were flying just before sunset, skimming low across the water, hunting for insects. the light through the trees gave a really cool ladder-like beam effect on the water behind the bird and it lit the bird from behind, illuminating the birds wings and tail as it banked. I love this style of photography, I feel that it can really isolate the subject, which I think is really important with small-in-frame photography.
EquipmentExposure time : 1 / 2500
FNumber : 9
Focal Length : 800
ISO Speed Ratings : 6400
LensModel : RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R6m2
Software : Adobe Photoshop 25.11 (Macintosh)
LocationLake Ginninderra, Australian Capital Territory
Keywordsin flight, creative image
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/9.0
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R6m2
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop 25.11 (Macintosh)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/2500
FNumber EXIF F9
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 6400
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2025:07:21 17:56:46
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 11.287712) EXIF 1/2500
ApertureValue (APEX 6.33985) EXIF F9
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MaxApertureValue (APEX 6.375) EXIF F9
MeteringMode EXIF Pattern
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 800mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
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