I know that you are more likely to achieve the perfect bird shot when you research your subject, plan your composition, study the light, stage the shot ... pursuit of perfection is done to quite an extreme by some bird photographers and it certainly shows in their images. However, I must say that in many cases, like this one, being out there at the right time at the right place i.e. "pure luck" is the major element of the shot. I was trying to get a photo of that yellow warbler singing when, unexpectedly, this violet green swallow landed right beside me. I only saw its shadow and I was not even sure what kind of bird it was. I slowly turned around and just hoped that I would be able to get the shot before the bird disappears and, that the exposure would be ok ... it is so often not the case. Now if that is not luck, I don't know what luck is. So very far from the perfect shot but .... these natural occurrences and circumstances are the ones as an amateur photographer that bring me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. Capturing simple and natural bird life, just as it happens. HFF and have a great weekend everybody!
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