Welcome Swallow

Welcome Swallow (Image ID 73698)
Photographed byStephen Garth on Sat 4th Apr, 2026 and uploaded on Tue 7th Apr, 2026 .
Resolution1800x1328
Viewed66
ID73698
CommentI was trying out the subject tracking capability of my mirrorless camera and it is impressive. I took many hundreds of shots of these welcome Swallows and most were in focus including this one. This image shows the Welcome Swallow zeroing in on an insect.
EquipmentProcessed with LightRoom V14 (with AI Noise Reduction) with selective sharpening of the subject and further background Noise reduction in PhotoShop with NeatImage V9.
Exposure time : 1 / 3200
FNumber : 6.3
Focal Length : 560
ISO Speed Ratings : 2000
LensModel : EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM +1.4x III
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R5m2
Software : Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.2.1 (Macintosh)
LocationWestern Treatment Plant, Victoria
Keywordsfeeding/with prey, in flight, adult
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/6.3
Copyright COMPUTED Stephen Garth
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R5m2
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.2.1 (Macintosh)
Copyright IFD0 Stephen Garth
ExposureTime EXIF 1/3200
FNumber EXIF F6.3
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 2000
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2026:04:04 09:00:28
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 11.643856) EXIF 1/3200
ApertureValue (APEX 5.310704) EXIF F6
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MaxApertureValue (APEX 5) EXIF F6
MeteringMode EXIF Pattern
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 560mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Manual White Balance
LensModel EXIF EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM +1.4x III
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