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Feeding Barn Swallows

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Posted by Rob Graham on August 24, 2007 at 7:02 PM
Feeding Barn Swallows
I took this at Quivira NWR Thursday evening. There was a large flock of Barn Swallows, with a few juveniles still being fed. I was set up on this juvenile, caught a couple feeding sequences, then another vehicle came along and scared the flock. 30D, 500mm, f/8, 1/2000, ISO 640, slight crop. Thanks for looking.
Posted by Bill Dark on August 24, 2007 at 9:08 PM
Just incredible, Rob. Nice shot!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 24, 2007 at 11:51 PM
What a great action shot! Super timing and wonderfully executed shot Rob! :toast:
Posted by Merle Cook on August 25, 2007 at 9:24 AM
WOW !! I like it.... That had to take some patience to set up and not spook the birds. The OOF background adds a lot to the focal point of the birds. :toast:
Posted by Larry Daniel on August 25, 2007 at 5:02 PM
Excellent!
Posted by Rob Graham on August 25, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Thanks everybody. It has been fun but frustrating trying to catch this in action.
Posted by Dena Sanders on August 26, 2007 at 2:17 PM
The muted color of the background compliments the birds wonderfully and the barb wire fence gives it a unique and dynamic feel. Great job!!!!!
Posted by Bruce Lauderdale on August 26, 2007 at 6:05 PM
Love this shot Rob. I like the action, the focus on the eye, and it bring back memories of the barnyard growing up. There would be juveniles on the wires, adults dive bombing the cats, and everywhere you could hear their constant twittering. FWIW I saw barn swallows in Scotland when we went there in May.