Two images, the top one, a want-to-get flight shot, is the same as the bottom image; but, slightly altered to make it appear to be a flight/take-off shot. (done on a rainy day with too much time on my hands)


The as shot image with only cropping and some minor light and sharpness adjustments. The Swallow is actually perched on the dead branch. See http://www.pbase.com/hankvv/image/156307654 for an other view of it on the branch.