Little guys in flight.

[Jody Melanson]

1
Bufflehead Drake.

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/275388842_T9kqi-O.jpg

2
Redwing Blackbird Male.

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/275397256_uSaip-O-1.jpg

3
Bufflehead Drake.

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/275785319_zR4Px-O.jpg

4
Redwing Blackbird Male.

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/276376430_3F4JS-O.jpg

5
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/276391638_V8XtV-O.jpg

6
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/276391660_6QpRB-O.jpg

Bohemian Waxwing.

7
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/277251658_8n76c-O.jpg

8
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/277251687_j3htC-O.jpg

9
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/277349677_hasUQ-O.jpg

Tree Swallow.

10
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/281427429_bWLtc-O.jpg

11
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/281427447_v6syM-O.jpg

12
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/281427574_jatwy-O.jpg

Bufflehead Drake waving buh-bye! :D

13
http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/282411614_PfGUt-O.jpg

[bhowdy]

Super images Jody. Have to say that I like #1 (Bafflehead) the best, but all are really well done. :clap

[dlplumer]

These are rediculously good. :clap :clap Can you share with us how close you got in #1 and # 2 and what lens you used.

[jonh68]

These are rediculously good. :clap :clap Can you share with us how close you got in #1 and # 2 and what lens you used.

+1

I admire the swallow shots. That's harder than tracking a bee.:thumb

[Jack'll do]

Love the RWB and the waxwing. Wonderful captures!

[Sp00ks]

Wow, ridiculous is right. Awesome series. I have a hard enough time capturing them perched.

I was about to post a couple but after seeing these, I think I need some more time outside..... :)

[Awais Yaqub]

Beautiful !! :clap

[Maestro]

Incredible BIFs once again. The detail you capture in these flight images is amazing. I also like the low angle of the last image.

[cmorganphotography]

I want that last one. Adorable? Yes!
I just want to hug him and squeeze him and love him and name him George.
#3 has some pretty awesome shoulder pads. #6 is an even better shot.

[bfjr]

A pleasure and inspiration to view, Jody :super

[NorthernFocus]

Amazing series of images. The first bufflehead, the waxwing BIF, and the swallows are truly jaw droppers. Well done :bow

[DsrtVW]

I am blown away by the Swallows also They are so hard to track the flight patterns. Very Nice

[Jody Melanson]

These are rediculously good. :clap :clap Can you share with us how close you got in #1 and # 2 and what lens you used.

I was probably about 20' from the Bufflehead and about 15' from the RWBB.

Thanks all! :)

Oh yeah, I use a Canon 400/5.6 for all of my bird/wildlife images.

[dlplumer]

I was probably about 20' from the Bufflehead and about 15' from the RWBB.

Thanks all! :)

Oh yeah, I use a Canon 400/5.6 for all of my bird/wildlife images.


Thanks Jody for the info. Whatever you are doing, it certainly works. I sure would love to spend a day with you out in the field to learn some of your techniques. Thanks again :D :D

[bigpix]

very nice BIF shots......