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21-SEP-2009 Hank v/d Velde

20090921 023 Barn Swallow.jpg

Shirley's Bay

This little Barn Swallow was probably a straggler as most Swallows seem to have departed South. Three of us were shooting shorebirds along the dike at Shirley's bay when this Swallow came flying and darting along the dike. One of my friends said, " I wish it would sit down for a minute so we can get a shot". No sooner said and the Swallow perched itself on a rock only about 3 meters (10 feet) from us. I actually had to back up to get my shots.

In the above image, I'm getting an earful. Perhaps it thinks I'm its Mommy and it wants some grub.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/1600s f/7.1 at 700.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Juliette03-Aug-2016 13:13
outstanding V
Carl H. Johnson11-Jun-2013 14:26
I can hear this little bird screaming its lung off!!!
Guest 23-Oct-2009 14:39
Unique capture of it's mouth open!
william mahan12-Oct-2009 23:33

Your patience and expertise shows here....Most Excellent capture!!
Robert D. McAlpine10-Oct-2009 23:40
Wow! Fabulous pose, Hank!
Monique Trempe04-Oct-2009 21:49
Maybe also it is not satisfied to see you all. LOL
Great shot! V
Guest 04-Oct-2009 05:02
Beautifully captured moment.v
Len04-Oct-2009 00:40
See my tonsils-Well done !!!
Dave Hawkins03-Oct-2009 22:54
what an angle!, great detail
silvia marmori03-Oct-2009 18:18
wow.. perfect example of "right the instant" =)
awesome shot!
Marcela Mejia Photography03-Oct-2009 14:59
Awesome shot V
By the way, your friend must be a "bird whisperer"
Dominic Cantin03-Oct-2009 14:36
WOW !! So much details inside the beak ! Congrats for this dynamic image Hank !!!

Dom :)
Lamar Nix03-Oct-2009 12:48
Rare glimpse into the throat of a barn swallow! Hope he catches up with his mates before the cold weather comes. V
lou_rozensteins03-Oct-2009 10:14
Excellent details and pose. Very well done.
Ali Majdfar03-Oct-2009 09:31
Outstanding capture, ~V
Giancarlo Guzzardi03-Oct-2009 08:26
beautiful shot and curious attitude captured
NealyBob03-Oct-2009 08:13
Great shot Hank! He's screaming Feed Me! Feed Me!
Tom Munson03-Oct-2009 05:56
Fantastic close-up, Hank! He's not happy with you!
January Grey03-Oct-2009 03:55
Maybe it thought you were a fisherman with worms? Amazing close up shot, Hank. Such a cute little bird. V~
Guest 03-Oct-2009 03:55
Beautiful detail and color in this very close up image, Hank. V
larose forest photos03-Oct-2009 02:59
Amazing shot. It does late for barn swallows. Hope it made it OK, on that long journey south. V
Jim Coffman03-Oct-2009 02:19
Hank, you always manage to get the perfect shot. Well done!
Liz Bickel03-Oct-2009 01:49
How positively great!!!
Jean D03-Oct-2009 01:35
Excellent shot and a mouth opener, Hank! Quite the body language!!
jychamberland03-Oct-2009 01:30
fantastic sharp image Hank.
an nguyen03-Oct-2009 01:09
Wow, can't ask for anything closer than this. What a cutie..:)
Michel Jasmin03-Oct-2009 00:53
A little closer and you would have been lunch... SUPER
Char03-Oct-2009 00:31
Wonderful Shot Hank! What a perfect moment to capture. \/
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