Preparing to Fly South

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• marianas (2230)
• [2009-09-14 8:48]

Ivan
Wonderful capture, lovely colors, great POV.
Mariana

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• goatman04 (3776)
• [2009-09-14 8:48]

Hello Ivan,

A great image of this Barn Swallow in-flight capture with beautiful coloration, sharpness & details.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

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• nglen (32124)
• [2009-09-14 8:49]

Hi Ivan. This is a bird i have never been able to take a picture of yet. They always seem to fast .You have done well with this one just taking off. Fine detail in the open wings and view of the tail. We can see the brown on the face. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• lousat (19661)
• [2009-09-14 8:49]

Hi Ivan,here the swallows are gone..maybe this too..i see that the pic was taken 14 days ago....this is a message....the summer is gone...nothing better to celebrate this moment.Excellent idea and great realisation,my best compliments,have a nice evening,LUCIANO

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• joska (5396)
• [2009-09-14 8:51]

Very good shot, congratulations!

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• PeterZ (17500)
• [2009-09-14 9:00]

Hello Ivan,
Fantastic photo of this starting Barn Swallow. Two weeks ago I´ve tried exactly the same with a Barn Swallow, but the distance to the bird was to large.
You succeeded very well. Great photo! A pity of the dots near the tail of the swallow. Fantastic composition.
Regards,
Peter

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• nasokoun (4137)
• [2009-09-14 9:11]

hello Ivan
very beautiful scene her freeze is exceptional, with very good colours and details and the blue BG.
(Greek name:stavlo-helithono,stavlos:stable,helithoni:shallow)
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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• Juyona (15559)
• [2009-09-14 9:59]

Hola Ivan,
original captura,
excelente momento y foco...
Aquí estaremos esperando esta bella especie.
saludos

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• boreocypriensis (33729)
• [2009-09-14 12:06]

Hi Ivan Dostum,

A wonderful capture of a swallow barn in-flight with great dynamism and excellent clarity.
Nicely composed and framed MF!
TFS and have goog night!
Cheers,

Bayram
Ps.Today our educational semestre started, hence i was a bit late for commenting! sorry!

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• oldferret (460)
• [2009-09-14 12:46]

Hi Ivan,

A good shot of the Swallow, they are still here it the UK at the moment flying high catching the flies. A well focused shot showing good detail. Good colours.

TFS regards Bill

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• jignasi (14679)
• [2009-09-14 12:53]

Enhorabuena Ivan, quien ha intentado fotografiar a una golondrina en el aire comprende la dificultad de esta toma. Bien encuadrada y contraste de color estupendo.
Un abrazo.

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• zulfu (866)
• [2009-09-14 12:54]
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Hello Ivan, wonderful shot of a swallow in-flight.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

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• rousettus (12789)
• [2009-09-14 13:00]

merhaba dostum Ivan
just after posting my shot, I had a formal meeting and I came back newly and I see we are neighbour today. what a nice surprise for me.
title already says everything. nowadays migration fast here too. you nicely captured this beautiful Ladusvala. nicely focused and composed. notes very nice and informative again.
thanks for sharing, have a good evening my friend
Ahmet

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• bahadir (642)
• [2009-09-14 13:38]
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Hello Ivan, lovely shot of this beautiful swallow while flying. Nice composition.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

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• cirano (4878)
• [2009-09-14 13:55]

Slav Îvan,
Good timing and good capture.TFS.
Dûrzan

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• CeltickRanger (15088)
• [2009-09-14 14:21]

hello Ivan

excellent photo of the takeoff - flight of the Barn Swallow,
with a fine POV from under showing that moment,
fine focus with excellent sharpness and details,
the catch-light render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2009-09-14 16:54]

Hi Ivan,

I have never seen a Barn Swallow out in the open like this - only in their nests in dark places. This is truly a gem with the marvelous wing positions and the excellent view of the face. I love the tail feathers which remind me of scissors. Beautiful colors, fine details, and a superb composition.

Jane

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• eqshannon (27903)
• [2009-09-14 19:46]

Everything is south of you Ivan:-) I hope this one makes it. I see you have adopted or reminded me of Asbeds style! Neat!
Bob

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• maurydv (16448)
• [2009-09-15 0:54]

Hello Ivan,
a splendid capture of the Barn Swallow in-flight, very beautiful posture of the bird and marvellous colours, i like the dynamic composition with a great eye contact.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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• KOMSIS (1949)
• [2009-09-15 2:44]

Hi Ivan,
Quick bird, good timing ...
Bird's eyes and legs and wings of the color and detail are excellent.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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• Noisette (3911)
• [2009-09-15 13:41]

Hello Ivan
u have taken this shot from this Barn Swallow with superb details and a gainst a wonderful blue sky, you have frozen it in a wonderful position
great lighting and colors
Have a good night
Jacqueine

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• ferranjlloret (4742)
• [2009-09-15 16:18]

Hello Ivan,
Excellent pic of this Hirundo in-flight, with very good colours and POV.
TFS & best regards.
Ferran

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• Royaldevon (4225)
• [2009-09-17 13:04]

Hello Ivan,

I saw the swallows gathering on the telegraph wires last week, ready for their their incredible journey south. However, yesterday, I saw one lone bird swooping across the sky and wondered if it had missed the mass exodus! Will it travel alone, or remain here over winter - surely a death sentence with the lack of flying insects!

A super shot, clearly showing the lifting of the feet, like the lifting of the wheels on an aircraft, upon take-off! Good positioning of the bird in the 'strong' section within the frame.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• foozi (9065)
• [2009-09-19 1:52]

Hi Ivan,
superbs action well frozen. the motion is great showing the strength and expression. I like this guy's face.
Well taken with lovely sky.

regards,
Foozi

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• sranjan (4006)
• [2009-09-19 19:20]

Hello Ivan,
Well timed shot of barn swallow. Looking at the caption "Preparing to Fly South", I was amazed since it is actually facing South through the computer monitor screen.
Regards-Subhash