Swallows

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• JoseMiguel (5300)
• [2007-07-24 13:21]

Hi Nicholas,
A very clear capture of this couple!
I like the action in the flight of the left bird.
It's good to see how this specie looks like from both views.
I like also the wide composition made.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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• Proframe (4064)
• [2007-07-24 13:37]

Hi Nick,
Great capture of the swallow in flight and the one sitting on the twig wich seems to call the other one in.
Perfect composition and exposure.
Love the catch light in the eye of both birds and the movement in the wings of the one in flight wich give a wonderful sence of action.
Thanks for sharing.
Best regards, Harry

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• angybone (7438)
• [2007-07-24 13:51]

What a delightful composition! Great moment you captured there - there's so much personality...or 'bird'-ality.:)
The balance of the photo is wonderful, the colors and sharpness great.

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• rousettus (9946)
• [2007-07-24 13:54]

Hi Nicholas,
Everytime you are rapid. I have just seen this nice photo. Great action capture. It is very clear. Sharpness and details nice as like POV. Light on eye of flying swallow wonderful. Good notes.
TFS, well done
Ahmet

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• Royaldevon (3680)
• [2007-07-24 13:55]
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Hello Nick,
How good that you saw a flock of swallows! We used to see them in great abundance here but now there only ever seem to be one or two!

Great shot! I particularly like the one which is landing. Interesting detail of how it slows down and prepares to grab the branch! Good eye contact!

Is that bright blue sky? I have to ask because I'm not quite sure!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• gracious (12994)
• [2007-07-24 13:59]

Hello Nick,
best action shot just before the other one landing on the branch!
excellent exposure and focus also the sharpness and details
real good composition indeed, my compliment, Nick
cheers
Tony

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• Juyona (13787)
• [2007-07-24 16:08]

Hola Nicholas,
excelente captura,
buen pov,
detalles y compo.
buen trabajo amigo,
saludos

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• jaycee (17111)
• [2007-07-24 17:19]

Hi Nick,

A superb capture of these two swallows. I love the way the one is watching the bird about to land. Wonderful in-flight with the raised wings and the "landing gear" down. Beautiful details and a wonderful composition.

Out of smiles - be back.

Jane

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• JPlumb (2837)
• [2007-07-24 17:22]

Hi Nicholas, very nice composition of these two swallows. The way the one is looking back at the other one flying in works very well. Excellent detail on these guys with very good colour.

Thanks, John

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• Mariol (4571)
• [2007-07-24 19:16]

Hi Nicholas,
Very good action shot! You focused so fast and precise. The birds are cute. A very pleasant picture. TFS.
Regards, Mario

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• joey (23242)
• [2007-07-25 0:54]

Hi Nick,
a great shot of these Swallows.
Sharp and detailed.
Well done,
Joe

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• jai_glenny (711)
• [2007-07-25 1:34]

Nick

Nice shot considering the speed that these little critters zip about at. Looks like you've been having nicer evenings than me with the look of that blue sky.

Keep snapping.

Peg Leg : o ))

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• uleko (26185)
• [2007-07-25 1:59]

Hello Nicholas,
I was watching the swallows diving to drink too the other day and hoped for a shot but they're sooo quick but great fun to watch. Your capture is excellent of these two. Both sharply in focus in the beautiful light. Great sharpness, natural colours and a very fine composition.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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• jignasi (9672)
• [2007-07-25 3:59]

Muy buena composición para una caputa con bastante dificultad. La golondrina de la izquierda la "congelaste" perfectamente . A la de la derecha le falta algo de definiciuón pero no todos tenemos el canon 100-400 L IS jeje Un abrazo Nicholas

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• kjpweb (4788)
• [2007-07-25 4:29]

Well seen and captured, Nick. The landing approach as stop action is great - the focus on it's head is spot on! Kudos! Cheers, Klaus

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• PaulH (11791)
• [2007-07-25 5:13]

Hi Nick,
superb timing, really very good indeed. Nice and sharp, lovely evening light and very well cropped.
As soon as Peg Leg is better, we'll go take some snaps eh? ;o)
Cheers,
Paul

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• ridvan (5188)
• [2007-07-25 5:28]

selam nickholas, wow an excellent shot and very good composition of this lovely swallows nice pov and bg with splendid colours. Well done ! Regards ridvan

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• Ken52 (4187)
• [2007-07-25 6:31]

Nice scene of the interaction of the swallows. Excellent focus, good composition, good light.

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• Bratman (740)
• [2007-07-25 7:57]

Hi Nick...good relationship between the 2 birds. Nice that one is airbourne reach adds a lot. Composition is pleasing. Best, Brat.

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• Raptorman (7879)
• [2007-07-25 11:21]

Hello Nicholas , perfect action photo , very well composed , TFS.

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• Silke (5406)
• [2007-07-25 11:44]

Perfect capture of the moment! Great colours and details
TFS
silke

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• eqshannon (22924)
• [2007-07-25 17:58]

My goodness Nicholas. How late this bird must have been for his appointment with a friend who looks rather irked that he would show up so late and flying so fast on his landing. There sure must be a story behind this wonderful picture. My own thoughts give it some kind of life which we cannot hear. And how nicely you have caught the action in this moment of life in the natural world.

Bob

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• Photoslave (737)
• [2007-07-25 17:59]

Hi Nick,

perfect moment capture and great composition!

TFS!

Gio

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• Silvio2006 (27904)
• [2007-07-25 22:46]

Hi Nick, splendid couple of bird with wonderful pose, great composition with beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Mana (17302)
• [2007-07-26 0:30]

Hi Nicholas,
Wonderful shot of these Swallows and a superb moment freezed. The image is sharp and well focused with perfect natural lighting. Set against the blue sky as BG the subjects are highlighted well. Excellent POV to capture this action scene. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• marhowie (35959)
• [2007-07-26 14:35]

Hello Nicolas,
These are small birds, making a good inflight capture that much more difficult. I like the interaction of the two, one inflight as the other looks on. Nice detail, good color & exposure, with just a bit of detail lost to shadow on their backsides.
Well done.
Howard

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• marcin (1451)
• [2007-07-28 2:30]

Hi Nick,
Great capture, perfect composition,
well done
regards
marcin