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Friday, August 5, 2011

FLYday - Barn Swallows



Barn swallows in flight and feeding fledglings while on the wing.

FLYday is an homage to what our feathered friends so best, fly.
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29 comments:

  1. AnnieOAugust 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Well I saw the 1st picture when you posted on FB and it was touching but I just checked here and saw the 2nd photo and OMG seeing that full on view is absolutely amazing Robin. I mean the coolest!! You are so good at this I'm in awe. The best to you. AnnieO

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  2. KaHollyAugust 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    You've captured the moment beautifully, as always!

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  3. FABAugust 5, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Very acrobatic. Cool pics Robin. Have a great weekend.

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  4. Julie G.August 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Wow! Outstanding action images! Terrific, as always!

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  5. holdingmomentsAugust 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Great captures; especially like the second.

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  6. grammie gAugust 5, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Hi Robin...Darn.. that first one is some cute... great clicking! lol
    Grace

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  7. AFTERMATHAugust 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    wOW, All you guys! Annie, Karen, Frank, Julie, Holding and Grace, thank you so much for viewing and commmenting. I love swallows for their flight and for their friendliness, too

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  8. ChrisAugust 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Robin,
    These are very dynamic shots, I love them! Well done it was probably not so easy to capture especially the second one...

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  9. AFTERMATHAugust 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Chris, thanks. It did take a lot of time in the saddle waiting. And the one on the bottom was somewhat lucky as the bird didn't know I was there anymore and flew right at me!

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  10. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Great photos Robin!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. theconstantwalkerAugust 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Stunning images Robin

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  12. SpringmanAugust 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    This vision quest stuff! Leaves me speechless. Your header is amazing BTW.
    Bravo!
    ;-)WBW

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  13. jooAugust 9, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Awesome! The first photo is stunning!

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  14. mickAugust 9, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Great in-flight photos.

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  15. AFTERMATHAugust 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Andrew, Joo, Springman, Modesto, Mick, Gary and Boom, thank you all so much for the views and comments. You guys make it worth the effort.

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  16. AFTERMATHAugust 9, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Springman, I'm pleased you like the banner! The dog is, too. :)

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  17. ArijaAugust 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    That first shot is beyond beautiful and to capture one head on is just amazing. Bravo!!!

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  18. fjällripanAugust 10, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Stunning photos, I dont know how you manage to take them, just fantastic!!

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  19. Stewart MAugust 10, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Hi there - great photos. If your swallows are starting to fly must mean it will be summer with us soon!

    Cheers Stewart M - Australia

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  20. AFTERMATHAugust 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Arija, fjallripan and Stewart, I heartily thank you all for the views and comments. Stewart, I'll miss the swallows, but it will help me get through the winter a little to know that there are those to our south who look forward to them, too.

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  21. PatAugust 10, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a beautiful shot of the Swallow and fledglings! It's amazing that they can feed on the wing! The second shot looks like he's headed right at you!

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  22. AFTERMATHAugust 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Thank you, Pat. I can't get enough of them honestly. They'll all be gone soon as migration has already begun around here. It will be sad.

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  23. Hilke BrederAugust 10, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Fantastic captures, Robin! The first image is enchanting. Re migration, I read that on Plum Island thousands are on the move. I am tempted to drive up there.

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  24. NeilAugust 11, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Great photos.

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  25. FotokarusellenAugust 11, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Beautiful action images. Wonderful photo work.

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  26. AFTERMATHAugust 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Hilke, thank you. You know what it takes to get those kinds of images, so I really appreciate your high regard. And thank you Neil and Fotokarusellen, too.

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  27. TexWisGirlAugust 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    great shots! thanks for finding my blog so i could come back here and find yours! :)

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  28. DanAugust 11, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I am constantly amazed by the pics you get of birds and acn't even begin to iamgine how you do it!

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  29. ChrissieAugust 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    The first shot is such a parent picture. The wonders of the modern camera allows the second picture to make the swallow almost within arm's reach!

    Chrissie Pissie

    August 13, 2011 08:44 AM

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