Barn Swallow on Nest

EdV · 15th of June 2007 (Fri)

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.

hTr · 15th of June 2007 (Fri)

Looks like you needed some light in there.

EdV · 15th of June 2007 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by hTr

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)

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Originally Posted by EdV

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)

Revisions have been made to the original post. What do you think?

canonloader · 16th of June 2007 (Sat)

Very nice series Ed, where did you find them nesting?

joayne · 16th of June 2007 (Sat)

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

EdV · 16th of June 2007 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by canonloader

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.

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Originally Posted by joayne

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)

Much Better

EdV · 16th of June 2007 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by hTr

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.

kolok · 16th of June 2007 (Sat)

Now that's a nest! Leave it up to these expert builders! Nice shots!

EdV · 16th of June 2007 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by kolok

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)

Wonderful shots!

KAC

EdV · 17th of June 2007 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by kenyc

Wonderful shots!

KAC

Thanks Kenny. Appreciate it!

canondslruser · 19th of June 2007 (Tue)

It's interesting where they choose to build their nest. I guess that's why they call them barn swallows.

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EdV Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,257 IMAGE EDITING OK	Barn Swallow on Nest (REVISED AND HOPEFULLY IMPROVED) 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. __________________ "the earth has music for those who listen." Visit my Website: Ed Vatza Photography Last edited by EdV : 16th of June 2007 (Sat) at 13:54.

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hTr Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Alabama Posts: 22,453	Re: Barn Swallow on Nest Looks like you needed some light in there. __________________ gary

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EdV Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,257 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Barn Swallow on Nest Revisions have been made to the original post. What do you think? __________________ "the earth has music for those who listen." Visit my Website: Ed Vatza Photography

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canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Barn Swallow on Nest Very nice series Ed, where did you find them nesting? __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

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hTr Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Alabama Posts: 22,453	Re: Barn Swallow on Nest Much Better __________________ gary

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