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Matt K.
08-13-2011, 02:36 PM
I noticed some swallows flitting by very closely at the front of the blind @ Frank Lake. Wondered why, and desperately tried to capture them with my 300mm lens, handheld. What a futile endeavor. Then I found the reason why the swallows came back: a nest under the eaves of the blind. Had to lean out over the guardrail, hold on to my gear, and try and get this with a flash to boot (it was late in the afternoon, early evening, and the light was sparse.So here is the reward....


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6039169130_dc98f279f3_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6039169338_a90793d289_b.jpg

WOW, there's three of them ....

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6038620163_b5e07b5bd5_b.jpg

Too bad I could not get everything sharp, would have liked to have Mommy sharp as well, but such is life when you are in a hurry and want to get the action - you don't always check your settings ...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6038620397_056fa34685_b.jpg

Wicked Dark
08-13-2011, 03:59 PM
good series though.

okmqaz42
08-13-2011, 04:01 PM
wow, they are fantastic. Great work.

Iguanasan
08-14-2011, 12:17 PM
What awesome images. Love this set. :thumbup:

jude01
08-14-2011, 09:22 PM
oh my god there so cute! great set.

Hillbillygirl
08-15-2011, 06:53 AM
Nice and sharp shots of these little cuties. Well done Matt.