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Stephen-Jay
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I was fortunate to come across this lovely nesting pair of Swallow Tanagers. In Trinidad they are an uncommon breeding migrant, mostly found 600m above sea level. They nest at the end of tunnels of dirt banks under the canopy of the dimly lit rain forest, making for very challenging low light photography. I pushed my gears to its limits, using the D500 + 200-500f/5.6 + 1.4xTCII to get these photos - resulting in high iso and very slow shutter speed, my trusty old tripod definitely helped. Thanks always for looking, your likes and your comments, I hope these are a treat to view.

regards,
Wendell



© Stephen-Jay 2016


Mr. Swallow Tanager on the look out. (Male)





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Mrs. Swallow Tanager with nesting material. (Female)







Mr & Mrs Swallow Tanager - Happy couple with nesting material. (Pair)




May 27, 2017 at 04:12 AM
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wow what striking birds these are. and the colors of the males and females are so different.
thanks for sharing Stephen



May 27, 2017 at 05:30 AM
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Stephen-Jay wrote:
...I hope these are a treat to view.


Indeed they are! Those are some tough shooting conditions but you did great with these. They are especially enhanced in that low-light surrounding; makes these feel like real treasures in the darkness.

Absolutely beautiful; thanks for posting.

--Kim




May 27, 2017 at 05:35 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Swallow Tanager


these are excelent Wendell

Morris



May 27, 2017 at 07:20 AM
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Impressive under the circumstances Stephen and very well done under any conditions. 2 stands out for the great detail ~ Ron


May 27, 2017 at 08:19 AM
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These are really delightful, Wendell!!!! The colors are stunning and the images are also nice and sharp, well composed and technically sound. Nice work!


May 27, 2017 at 01:56 PM
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These are really a treat, thanks for sharing them!
Bob



May 27, 2017 at 02:55 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Swallow Tanager


Outstanding effort and results !

Robert



May 27, 2017 at 04:49 PM
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kdacharya wrote:
wow what striking birds these are. and the colors of the males and females are so different.
thanks for sharing Stephen


Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thought, appreciate it.



May 29, 2017 at 09:12 PM
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wonderer wrote:
Indeed they are! Those are some tough shooting conditions but you did great with these. They are especially enhanced in that low-light surrounding; makes these feel like real treasures in the darkness.

Absolutely beautiful; thanks for posting.

--Kim



Hi Kim, glad you enjoyed these images, and yes indeed the darkness really helps to make them stand out.




May 29, 2017 at 09:13 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Swallow Tanager


Great looking images! Nice detail. Well done.


May 29, 2017 at 09:42 PM
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morris wrote:
these are excelent Wendell

Morris


Thank you Morris.



May 29, 2017 at 10:31 PM
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all are very nice Wendell


May 30, 2017 at 04:28 AM
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surfnron wrote:
Impressive under the circumstances Stephen and very well done under any conditions. 2 stands out for the great detail ~ Ron


Thank you Ron, appreciate your thoughts.



May 31, 2017 at 06:07 AM
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butlerkid wrote:
These are really delightful, Wendell!!!! The colors are stunning and the images are also nice and sharp, well composed and technically sound. Nice work!


Hi, and thank you for viewing, your kind words and honest feedback- greatly appreciate it.



May 31, 2017 at 06:09 AM
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Bobg657 wrote:
These are really a treat, thanks for sharing them!
Bob


Thanks for stopping by Bob, glad to know you enjoyed.



May 31, 2017 at 06:12 AM
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bs kite wrote:
Outstanding effort and results !

Robert


Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts Robert, appreciated.



May 31, 2017 at 06:15 AM
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fredster wrote:
Great looking images! Nice detail. Well done.


Thank you Fred.



Jun 01, 2017 at 05:53 AM
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Brilliant colors and super feather detail! Loved looking at these.

Amit



Jun 01, 2017 at 09:08 AM





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