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Barn Swallow love today:) I finally am satisfied with documenting a barn swallow feeding. Warren(from
Pittswood Birds) took amazing shots of these adorable barn swallows some time ago. I had done the same but I wasn't happy with the photography on my blog. I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Even these shots could be a little lighter but the detail is good. Today I was finally able to get those shots. This little guy was adorable. Kathie and I watched the routine as both mother and father came in to feed the birds. And a side note. I really appreciate the work all of you do on your blogs. You teach me about photography and how to get better shots. And it's thrilling to be able to see these things out in the field.
More tomorrow from the grasslands and riparian sector of Empire Ranch and Cienagas near Sonoita.
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Superb shots....Just right.
ReplyDeleteVery good pictures Chris.....i like these swallows.
ReplyDeleteDobrze, że mama nie wystraszyła się fotografa i dalej karmiła swoje śliczne dzieci. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteWell, my mom does not scare the photographer and then fed their beautiful children. Yours.
Cool series on the swallows. What a cute experience to watch them feeding their young. Wonderful photos, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of such a lovely bird Chris :) Ours are gathering now to depart for warmer climes for the winter. You've given me a great idea though for next year to practise flight photography!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures Chris! They are such interesting birds to watch.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed your recent holiday and very well done on the Sonoran Pronghorns!
What a neat nest!!! I have never seen a nest like this!!! WOWZERS!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these shots Chris. I remember taking pics of swallows (They're there somewhere on my blog) in a very busy shopping centre. The babies mouths are always open looking for food, such a pressure for mum and dad.
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots. Not easy to get the swift swallow. Love the little one's mouth wide open.
ReplyDeleteWhat a big mouthed baby! Makes me tired just looking at the parents going back and forth. Love your third shot, they are amazing flyers and beautiful birds.
ReplyDeletebaby swallows are so darn cute. surprising only one survived in that nest.
ReplyDeletechronic hunger)))
ReplyDeletekids... kids....
have a great day!
xoxo, Juliana
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A great series of photos Chris. Good job!
ReplyDeleteWell done Chris,
ReplyDeleteThey are very quick little birds, making them tricky for photography.
All the Swallows have left our shores now, all but a few stragglers that is, most will be back in Africa now - amazing!
Some great shots of these guys. They move soooo fast!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots Chris! Yours are better than mine!
ReplyDeleteGreat images, you're the living in america, in october they having chicks, wow, that is really cool. Over here they gone to africa, you can't blame them, it's cold here.
ReplyDeletejaja!!!.. Qué pico más abierto!!!.. son tan graciosos!!!.. Me encantan las fotos.. Un abrazo..
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteDear Friend Kreesh, i commented on the later post but think it didn't go through, anyway i wrote there that my spark bird is a barn swallow. And when i went back to older post, wow you posted it and much better than the ordinary shots. That one showing the wide mouth and the throat is so adorable. OMG I wish i have that long lens too. I visited a research facility in Mindanao, 1.5hr plane ride from Manila and I saw those nests near the ceiling just like that one. I didn't know it is by the barn swallow as the owners were not there that time. Thanks for the awesome photos and the information.
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