tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post2637602503943385715..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: SWALLOW. (21/04/14)ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-76983271943300212922014-04-26T09:34:00.803+01:002014-04-26T09:34:00.803+01:00Jay, the strobe does that. They don't seem to ...Jay, the strobe does that. They don't seem to mind it.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-50683932498069818612014-04-26T09:33:08.945+01:002014-04-26T09:33:08.945+01:00Maria, they are fine whilst in the stables. Outsid...Maria, they are fine whilst in the stables. Outside they are too fast for me.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-57959757736739073132014-04-26T08:51:31.903+01:002014-04-26T08:51:31.903+01:00You did well to freeze some of these fast creature...You did well to freeze some of these fast creatures.J_on_tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469200077815953611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-79258766829631357702014-04-26T08:31:25.638+01:002014-04-26T08:31:25.638+01:00Swallows have been skittish for me, you're for...Swallows have been skittish for me, you're fortunate to have shot some.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064368615178870750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-64226340283140348832014-04-23T07:28:32.485+01:002014-04-23T07:28:32.485+01:00Graham, I have bits of flying ones. If I get time ...Graham, I have bits of flying ones. If I get time today I will set a couple of strobes up at 1/4 power and see if i can freeze their flapping. It assumes that I can get them in frame. Look forward to seeing your Swallows.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-28517724080869615982014-04-23T06:35:44.006+01:002014-04-23T06:35:44.006+01:00Ha. That's a remarkable coincidence. I took ...Ha. That's a remarkable coincidence. I took some pics of a young Welcome Swallow when at Pauline's and it's scheduled for sometime today. I have managed to get some in flight when I was at Miranda but they are not particularly impressive. They are the best I'm ever likely to get though.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-65273254231429389432014-04-22T22:36:20.548+01:002014-04-22T22:36:20.548+01:00Laura, yes spring has arrived with the Golondrinas...Laura, yes spring has arrived with the Golondrinas. Muy guapo que son.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-13790156674804324862014-04-22T22:32:54.531+01:002014-04-22T22:32:54.531+01:00YP, I thought these were about a week early.
No no...YP, I thought these were about a week early.<br />No not a mack but I do tie the bottom of my trousers with binder twine. I am worried about rats running up my legs....I look like Worzel Gummage.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-53726277618637359362014-04-22T15:05:23.750+01:002014-04-22T15:05:23.750+01:00Es primavera Adrian. Las golondrinas regresan en l...Es primavera Adrian. Las golondrinas regresan en la primavera :)))<br />Guapas fotos!!!<br />Buen Martes!<br />Un abrazoLaura. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157493466796939852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-21187762185520495582014-04-22T13:33:40.515+01:002014-04-22T13:33:40.515+01:00I am no ornithologist but early every summer I smi...I am no ornithologist but early every summer I smile when I see the swallows return to Sheffield. That's usually in late May so I am surprised that you are flashing at swallows in mid-April. Do you wear a dirty old mac when flashing?Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-38530623793464437122014-04-22T07:19:47.318+01:002014-04-22T07:19:47.318+01:00Pauline they are beautiful. I'll have another ...Pauline they are beautiful. I'll have another go when the new lens arrives.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-80826888248687112462014-04-22T07:18:57.859+01:002014-04-22T07:18:57.859+01:00Mersad, these are reasonably tolerant as the horse...Mersad, these are reasonably tolerant as the horses and people moving around get them used to the stables.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-16374800700134308452014-04-22T07:17:33.517+01:002014-04-22T07:17:33.517+01:00Val, I have about thirty to choose from but I thin...Val, I have about thirty to choose from but I think that #3 is the best.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-45922864331317342702014-04-22T07:16:05.987+01:002014-04-22T07:16:05.987+01:00Bas, it was an entertaining hour.Bas, it was an entertaining hour.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-55307680473649540352014-04-22T06:20:58.209+01:002014-04-22T06:20:58.209+01:00I had no idea they were so black and glossy up clo...I had no idea they were so black and glossy up close! I'm sure you will get one in flight soon.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-43332587173493395492014-04-21T21:35:04.494+01:002014-04-21T21:35:04.494+01:00I could wait for hours and not be able to get shot...I could wait for hours and not be able to get shots like these. I'm the worst when it comes to wildlife photography. I guess the animals don't want to cooperate. But you managed it beautifully!Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-48606077825310888032014-04-21T21:20:11.407+01:002014-04-21T21:20:11.407+01:00Bob,they are not paired up yet he was making that ...Bob,they are not paired up yet he was making that clicking call as were a couple of others. They squabble over last years nests but seem to resolve the matter in time to breed.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-83633497825670144892014-04-21T21:19:22.240+01:002014-04-21T21:19:22.240+01:00Love the photos, number 3 is the one I like best :...Love the photos, number 3 is the one I like best :)<br />Poppy (aka Val)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16587141292168333896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-31083479231594167652014-04-21T21:13:27.016+01:002014-04-21T21:13:27.016+01:00Red, wash your mouth out with soap. Flashing at bi...Red, wash your mouth out with soap. Flashing at birds is frowned upon. They don't seem to mind. It is cheating, To catch something this quick you have to set up in the door way with a trigger to fire the camera.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-65472036246039698992014-04-21T19:12:23.220+01:002014-04-21T19:12:23.220+01:00Adriaan but you've at least been nice photo, s...Adriaan but you've at least been nice photo, s of the swallows and how.Bas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13804347915356897054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-91199528522310420282014-04-21T18:57:28.262+01:002014-04-21T18:57:28.262+01:00Great shots, the best is number 3, excellent photo...Great shots, the best is number 3, excellent photo.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-92204690223469046862014-04-21T18:28:27.597+01:002014-04-21T18:28:27.597+01:00It's satisfying when a bird will cooperate and...It's satisfying when a bird will cooperate and pose a bit . Now if they'd only do the same thing when they're flying.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-90959097558019506102014-04-21T18:28:08.995+01:002014-04-21T18:28:08.995+01:00Margaret, these only arrive last Thursday.
You ma...Margaret, these only arrive last Thursday. <br />You may know whether they object to strobes, they don't appear to. I have to clap my hands to get them moving.<br />Easter was great here but I didn't get to crucify anyone. ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-45724686401776023922014-04-21T17:53:10.086+01:002014-04-21T17:53:10.086+01:00HI Adrian I have only seen a couple of Swallows s...HI Adrian I have only seen a couple of Swallows so far flying around so your shots aregreat to see close up. Hope you had a great Easter.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-3157661921687776842014-04-21T17:20:31.093+01:002014-04-21T17:20:31.093+01:00Monica, they are quite bright. Not as bright as ma...Monica, they are quite bright. Not as bright as many birds but few are as dull as they look at a distance.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.com