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• mogens-j (20)
• [2005-04-05 16:53]

Lucky you to have them back so soon, here we are still waiting.

Really good capture Lesley. You captured the lovely blue colours perfect and even without burning the white - great job. He is a real beauty and I am sure he will be very popular when the females arrive;-).

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• Kris (1818)
• [2005-04-05 16:59]
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• milloup (1716)
• [2005-04-05 16:59]

What a pretty poser you captured here, great POV and nicely oof bg. Whites beautifully handled and the shimmer on his neck and back nicely rendered.

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• scottevers7 (12309)
• [2005-04-05 17:22]

Excellent capture of this swallow. Great color and detail. A perfect backround sets your subject apart very well. Nixe Work!

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2005-04-05 17:23]

Hi Lesley, the Tree swallow is one of my favorite birds of spring. I enjoy watching them do their acrobatics in the air.
A beautiful composition and well exposed. Pleasing to the eye. Well done on this one.

Mike

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• jthibodeau (344)
• [2005-04-05 18:00]

Great picture of the Tree Swallow Leslie, it's funny that you mentioned it was your first sight this year, I did the same this morning when I went for a walk, I always take my camera,I went to a Blue Heron colony and ran in to some swallows in the same area. Beautiful details and colors in your picture. I hope spring will be in full bloom in your area, looking forward to see more of your pictures.

Jack

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• Signal-Womb (11094)
• [2005-04-05 18:30]

Beautiful bird Lesley, wonderful details and great composition, very well done.

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• wideload (3783)
• [2005-04-05 18:42]

Hi Lesley.
Very nice composition with well controlled exposure, which has maintained detail throughout the white feathers. Set off perfectly against that background, lovely work.

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• rlortie (2058)
• [2005-04-05 19:19]

Very good picture of this easy to photograph bird, but not so easy to get right. Fine details, good pose and perfect background.
Yes! Spring is there.

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• gazo (91)
• [2005-04-05 19:47]

Great news for you! Here in Quebec the tree swallow will be back in 4 weeks.

Great shot, beautiful details. Well done. *

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• Luc (14767)
• [2005-04-05 20:20]

I did not saw them yet here, Lesley. I wish to see some as beautifull as yours.
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Great visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: great and very personal.
Thanks Lesley.

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• Lagrifajo (296)
• [2005-04-05 20:47]

I like it!!!
Good photo to say Welcome Spring!
Very good light.
It's simple and so good !
The colors and the sharpness are very interesting.
TFS

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• jossim (12636)
• [2005-04-05 22:02]

La pose de l'oiseau est parfaite et la lumiére fait bien ressortir les merveilleuses couleurs de cet hirondelle.

Félicitations pour la prise de vue et l'exposition.

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• Mazer (104)
• [2005-04-06 0:11]

Stunning capture, good exposure and crisp details, thanks for sharing.

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• ellis49 (2254)
• [2005-04-06 0:21]

This is a beautiful shot Lesley.
Great colours, very good details, composition and pose.
Very well done.

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• coasties (28054)
• [2005-04-06 5:02]

Stunning colours on the Swallow. I love watching them fly so low and fast over lakes and ponds. This is a lovely soeciman. Sharpness is fantastic. Thanks Lesley.

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• japie (5187)
• [2005-04-06 8:23]

Congratulations on the arrival of spring and capturing this beauty! The sharpness is excellent and I love the composition.

Very well done and thanks for posting.

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• netfalls (0)
• [2005-04-06 11:59]

Nice composition Lesley. Great POV and pose.
Well done.
TFS.

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• Runnerduck (1851)
• [2005-04-06 14:02]

A stunning capture Lesley. The colours are fantastic, and you've done really well with the white (which I always seem to burn). Amazing detail, good job with the composition.
Well done and thanks for sharing.

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• PDP (11769)
• [2005-04-06 15:57]

This is very nice Lesley, the quality is nice, very nice but what I am most impressed with is how you managed to capture one at all. I have never, ever seen a swallow perched like this. Beautiful.

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• JeanMichel (2864)
• [2005-04-06 17:38]

You've got the essence of this beautiful bird, Lesley. Colors, exposure and contrast very well handled, despite the high sun. Special mention to the feathers details and color shades. I share your enthusiasm... ours (barn swallows) are back since april 2!

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• livios (16942)
• [2005-04-06 22:55]

Lesley, this is very nice. No overexposure upon the white area and great details on the blue one.

I like pov and composition. Dof is simply perfect.

Congratulations.

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• gerhardt (11620)
• [2005-04-07 7:57]

You know what that means.... they are here no more. :(

Exceptional capture of this shiny beauty, Lesley. Very well done.

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• hummingbird24 (64)
• [2005-04-07 11:41]

Wonderful photo Lesley. This little guy is quite handsome on this prop. Great composition, detail and lighting. Thank you for sharing him with us.