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Tree Swallows In Reproductive Sequence

 
Gary ­ Fairhead
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May 19, 2007 17:11 |  #1

Taken last weekend ..these two decided it was time to start a family. Beautiful birds in any pose. Canon 30D and 400 MM F5.6 with 580EX for fill. Minor cropping for composition only except the the large crop to show the male with beak nuzzled in the head feathers of the female. I am not sure if thats a behavioural action or the male hanging on;) C and C welcome and appreciated. Regards!

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May 19, 2007 17:12 |  #2

Awesome!!!! Gary That is a Might fine series


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May 19, 2007 17:39 as a reply to  @ hTr's post |  #3

Excellent series of shots Gary. I don't have a single pic of a swallow yet.


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May 19, 2007 18:08 |  #4

nice capture. it just needs a little more light for details on the head




  
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May 19, 2007 18:14 |  #5

Great series Gary. Fill flash works good. I think he's holding on, as I've seen a lot of birds do that, including mallards and woodies.


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May 19, 2007 18:19 |  #6

beautyful shots gary . ive not tryed much flash work on birds can you let me now wot flash you use and is it off /on camera cheers.


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May 19, 2007 18:25 |  #7

Wow, great job. The closeup #3 is very sweet, look at the way she is looking at him!


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May 19, 2007 18:28 |  #8

just fantastic Gary!!!! the 4th one is just amazing!!!




  
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May 19, 2007 19:01 as a reply to  @ blonde's post |  #9

These are such gorgeous birds. Nice captures!




  
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May 19, 2007 19:06 as a reply to  @ tote's post |  #10

nice series Gary ,,, looks like we will all be shooting fledglings in a month :D


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May 19, 2007 19:46 as a reply to  @ Wayne Wood's post |  #11

Excellent behavioural shots, nice and sharp veru nice colours, comps and details.:)




  
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May 19, 2007 20:23 |  #12

Great series Gary. There were a pair last week that were doing the same sequence but I was changing flash cards at that time and missed the action.


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May 19, 2007 21:43 |  #13

Just a little love nip...lol.
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May 19, 2007 22:52 |  #14

Excellent series!


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May 19, 2007 23:52 |  #15

Great series Gary, but you are focusing on the wrong end. Got to catch the cloacal kiss ;-)a . That look from the female is the result of pulling her head back. Well done.


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