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Barn Swallow at nest

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Posted by David Kjaer on August 9, 2006 at 2:03 PM
Barn Swallow at nest
Taken at the same nest as before only this time they had four chicks and fledged today!

Canon 1D MkII + 70-200f2.8 at iso 200 + 580EX + 430EX + ST-E2
Posted by Sean Bolton on August 9, 2006 at 2:15 PM
Hi David

Brilliant image, can't fault it. Nature photography of the highest standard.

:toast: :toast:

cheers

Sean
Posted by David Taylor on August 9, 2006 at 2:53 PM
I fully agree with Sean. Superb!
:toast: :jump:
Posted by Philip Kirkham on August 9, 2006 at 4:33 PM
Me too!
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by PhilH on August 10, 2006 at 4:12 AM
Me three.... Superb.

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Posted by Justin on August 10, 2006 at 4:18 AM
Superb.

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Posted by Barrie Courtenay on August 10, 2006 at 5:37 AM
Very nice,like it lots :toast: :toast:

Barrie
Posted by John Chapman on August 10, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Hi David absolutely superb shot. Could you please explain the type of Flash set up you use. I do not understand your short hand.
John
Aberdeen :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Larry Corbett on August 10, 2006 at 10:37 AM
Stephen Dalton must be quaking in his boots :smile:

Nature photography at it's very best..very much enjoyed and admired..Dave thanks for sharing!!

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Posted by David Kjaer on August 10, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Hi John

I had the ST-E2 (wireless transmitter which controls your speedlites) mounted on the camera and the 580EX and 430EX positioned either side of the camera at similar distances from the subject so that the less powerfull speedlite would help fill in the shadow areas!

David
Posted by Rob Howard on August 11, 2006 at 7:53 AM
Hi David,

Very well executed image and worth the time and effort of the setup.

This is one of the best images I have ever seen, absolutley no nits at all, and a bonus that they all fledged safely.

I'm sure we will be seeing this is some publication in the not to distant future!!

Regards

Rob
Posted by Danny Green on August 11, 2006 at 8:03 AM
Hello David

Oh what a brilliant series of pics, top draw stuff.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Danny
Posted by Rob Chace on August 11, 2006 at 11:29 AM
David, excellent timing & a great shot. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Regards Rob.