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Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
 
 
Copyright David Seibel, 2009 (#1170) | Send Comment

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 1/800 sec, f/8.0, ISO 500
Lens: Canon 500mm f/4L IS + 1.4x II TC
Date: July 18, 2009
Location: Ellis County, Kansas, USA

Description: This is an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image combining three original exposures bracketed by +/- 2 EV to capture the full range of light and dark values. Birds don't often hold still long enough to allow this technique! The shutter speed given here is the median value.