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Ted ellis
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When photographing something new, there is always a learning curve. Regardless of ones experience with shooting lacrosse, baseball, bald eagles, hummingbirds, cardinals or weddings it takes time to get it right.

Today, for me it was the tree swallow. The light was right but the wind was gusting in my face 25-30 mph. If............ so I had to move around. When I did, the light was not optimal which required some PP.

cc as always.









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Apr 11, 2015 at 08:42 PM
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and a few more...yep a bird house but they have no other home. Thanks for the replies.

Ted




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Apr 11, 2015 at 08:45 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Swallow


Nice work on these fast flyers, Ted!
Jim



Apr 11, 2015 at 08:51 PM
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You did well for your first attempt at tree swallows Ted. This is one of the birds that fill flash makes a huge difference for as it gives the iridescent feathers some extra punch. 2 and 7 are my picks.

Morris



Apr 11, 2015 at 09:00 PM
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Very nice Ted.

Birdie



Apr 11, 2015 at 09:12 PM
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i agree completely since I have failed miserably in my attempts to shoot these fast flyers..
you obviously have done great..



Apr 11, 2015 at 09:33 PM
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Yup, you picked a toughie Ted...but kudos on a job well done. I've sorta given up on anything that flies faster than an ostrich
Eric



Apr 11, 2015 at 10:59 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Swallow


Wow, great results on these little guys, Ted. I include these guys in the category of FLFs (Fast Little F'ers) who are very tough to shoot. You made it work!
Mark



Apr 12, 2015 at 12:10 AM
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nice job,beutiful nature
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Apr 12, 2015 at 12:39 AM
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You did a great job -
Thanks -
Paul



Apr 12, 2015 at 06:31 AM
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Wow. Those are great. I think you are a very fast learner.


Apr 12, 2015 at 06:33 AM
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Great job! Every year I walk the trails at my local Audubon center and most of the bluebird boxes are taken my swallows and they are everywhere! This year with the addition of my 300/2.8 + 1.7TC I am hoping to get close like you did. TFS

-Tree



Apr 12, 2015 at 07:04 AM
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Nice set Ted. Did the swallows take over from the bluebirds ?


Apr 12, 2015 at 07:23 AM
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Nice set Ted. Did the swallows take over from the bluebirds ?


Thanks Herb. No but the op was there and had to take it. Lots of BB pics to come.

Ted




Apr 12, 2015 at 07:40 AM
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jfwoodman wrote:
Nice work on these fast flyers, Ted!
Jim



Thanks Jim.
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morris wrote:
You did well for your first attempt at tree swallows Ted. This is one of the birds that fill flash makes a huge difference for as it gives the iridescent feathers some extra punch. 2 and 7 are my picks.

Morris


I am not a flash guy Morris, thanks for the comments
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birdied wrote:
Very nice Ted.

Birdie



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kdacharya wrote:
i agree completely since I have failed miserably in my attempts to shoot these fast flyers..
you obviously have done great..



I look forward to my next try...thanks
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eyelaser wrote:
Yup, you picked a toughie Ted...but kudos on a job well done. I've sorta given up on anything that flies faster than an ostrich
Eric


haha....

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marklankton wrote:
Wow, great results on these little guys, Ted. I include these guys in the category of FLFs (Fast Little F'ers) who are very tough to shoot. You made it work!
Mark


Thanks Mark.




Apr 12, 2015 at 05:49 PM
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Great, it's always fun to get something new. And the little birds are so erratic, etc. Probably why I key on the bigger ones. :-) Chuck


Apr 12, 2015 at 06:23 PM
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karoyamnraajl wrote:
nice job,beutiful nature
http://www.top5quotes.in/packers-and-movers-in-bangalore.htmlpackers and movers bangalore


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plsand wrote:
You did a great job -
Thanks -
Paul


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treebeard wrote:
Great job! Every year I walk the trails at my local Audubon center and most of the bluebird boxes are taken my swallows and they are everywhere! This year with the addition of my 300/2.8 + 1.7TC I am hoping to get close like you did. TFS

-Tree




Thank you for you comments swallows can be challenging to say the least.



Apr 13, 2015 at 06:16 AM
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Nice Ted I like the side view you got here #8 Looks like its dog it dog or every bird for themselves to get to that hole


Apr 13, 2015 at 06:24 AM
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These look good to me Ted. At least you got them in the frame which is more than I can say ~ Ron


Apr 13, 2015 at 07:35 PM
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Great collection of shots Mr. Ted. #7 is my pick for the eye contact between the birds. The last one is a attention grabber as well.
Gary



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