Violet-green Swallow, DeChambeau Ponds. Getting a clear photo of these is not easy. Bullets with wings, but less predictable, they cross the pond with maddening irregularity of timing and direction. Using a 600mm manual focus lens makes for carnival game odds.

@cliffordbeshers beautiful racing green : )

@cliffordbeshers I have tried to capture swallows before. Your description of the process is perfect! Love this shot. All I’ve gotten are patches of empty sky.

@hollyhoneychurch Ooh, I hadn't thought of that. You are absolutely right.

@fgtech @joshin Thanks. It is a fun puzzle.

@cliffordbeshers Awesome photo. The 600mm with manual focus makes this one even greater. Congratulations.

@maique Yeah, they’re definitely too fast for my autofocus anyway! 😅

@cliffordbeshers A slick and speedy swallow swooping past a disorienting landscape. I’d say that’s a very successful photo.