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EdV
15th of June 2007 (Fri), 16:53
OK I went back today with the 400 5.6 and the tripod and the Beamer and recharged batteries. It was still a tough position tucked up in that shaded corner but I did the best I could.

What do you think of these? C&C please.

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hTr
15th of June 2007 (Fri), 17:05
Looks like you needed some light in there.
EdV
15th of June 2007 (Fri), 18:04
Looks like you needed some light in there.

Yes Gary, more light would have helped.

Here goes a double dose of lame butt excuses. First off, all I took with me was the camera, lens and flash. I think the Beamer would have helped a lot. But, I also realized too late that the flash wasn't working properly. I quickly realized that the batteries needed recharging and I didn't have spares with me. I know I should be shot.

And then if that wasn't enough, I didn't have the EC set to where I wanted it because,with my stupid photo-gray lenses, I couldn't see squat in the darkened area. (I normally replace the photo-grays with another pair of regular glasses when I go out because this has happened before.)
hTr
15th of June 2007 (Fri), 18:09
Yes Gary, more light would have helped.

Here goes a double dose of lame butt excuses. First off, all I took with me was the camera, lens and flash. I think the Beamer would have helped a lot. But, I also realized too late thatthe flash wasn't working properly. I quickly realized that the batteries needed recharging and I didn't have spares with me. I know I should be shot.

And then if that wasn't enough, I didn't have the EC set to where I wanted it because,with my stupid photo-gray lenses, I couldn't see squat in the darkened area. (I normally replace the photo-grays with another pair of regular glasses when I go out because this has happened before.)

Yeah, Yeah I was on the other end shooting Redhead woodpeckers is harsh sun.
EdV
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 13:47
Revisions have been made to the original post. What do you think?
canonloader
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 14:25
Very nice series Ed, where did you find them nesting?
joayne
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 16:26
Very interesting behavior shots. Looks like you had a tough day!
EdV
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 19:20
Very nice series Ed, where did you find them nesting?

Thanks Mitch. They have their nest over a barn/garage door where the city keeps all their park maintenance equipment in a "greenway" park near where I work. I walk through this park almost every day on my lunch break. I've been watching this nest for quite a while now.

Very interesting behavior shots. Looks like you had a tough day!

Thanks Joayne. The tough day was yesterday. I took my camera with me at lunch and was using my 70-300 IS handheld and the flash wasn't working so it didn't matter that I didn't have the Better Beamer. I tried to do better today. At least I got the gear right. :)
hTr
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 19:57
Much Better
EdV
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 20:06
Much Better

Thanks Gary. Sometimes it takes a kick in the pants to go back out and try again.

When we left this morning for the state park where I made the Warbler images and some others I will post over the next day or two, I told my wife that we had to end up back at the Parkway (in the opposite direction) so I could have another chance at the Barn Swallow on the nest.

And I got a surprise. I did not know yesterday that the babies had hatched. :D
kolok
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 20:07
Now that's a nest! Leave it up to these expert builders! Nice shots!
EdV
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 20:22
Now that's a nest! Leave it up to these expert builders! Nice shots!

Thanks. Appreciate the comment. Yes, I marveled at the nest and build up so close to the overhang... very well protected to be sure.
kenyc
16th of June 2007 (Sat), 22:52
Wonderful shots!

KAC
EdV
17th of June 2007 (Sun), 09:48
Wonderful shots!

KAC


Thanks Kenny. Appreciate it!
canondslruser
19th of June 2007 (Tue), 06:40
It's interesting where they choose to build their nest. I guess that's why they call them barn swallows.
EdV
19th of June 2007 (Tue), 16:46
It's interesting where they choose to build their nest. I guess that's why they call them barn swallows.

That's for certain. One the good side, there is plenty of protection from predators. One the bad side, I'd constantly be hitting my head! :lol: