Barn Swallow
Just after a light rain13 total reviews
Comment from Lucas Sizov
This is a nice shot of the Barn Swallow. I like the artist notes including the legend. I also like the little green spot. But all the attention is on the bird, it's just beautiful!!! Natural contrast colors of bluish black with red, brown and tan makes the bird visible. I like the rusty color of the neck, it looks like a scarf. Great job! Thank you for sharing!!!
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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This is a nice shot of the Barn Swallow. I like the artist notes including the legend. I also like the little green spot. But all the attention is on the bird, it's just beautiful!!! Natural contrast colors of bluish black with red, brown and tan makes the bird visible. I like the rusty color of the neck, it looks like a scarf. Great job! Thank you for sharing!!!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much! I hadn't realized how much the green stood out until you mentioned it :)
Comment from USWA6346
Another great shot! I like that the bird is looking at you. Great detail, and I like the coloring of the feathers. Patriotic bird!
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Another great shot! I like that the bird is looking at you. Great detail, and I like the coloring of the feathers. Patriotic bird!
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Thank you! He does have good colors :)
Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot. I like the way he has tucked his face under his wing as swallows will in the rain. A very nicely composed shot with fine colors.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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A very nice shot. I like the way he has tucked his face under his wing as swallows will in the rain. A very nicely composed shot with fine colors.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Thank you!
Comment from cleo85
This photo makes a nice sister-piece to the swallow photo I reviewed recently. They would look good on a wall. Both swallows look toward the viewer but they are positioned in contrary positions; the tails pointing to the out side and similar to the diagonal pipes. The colors are in harmony in each photo and also in harmony with the sister-piece because the colors of the birds are identical and both pictures were taken on a rainy day.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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This photo makes a nice sister-piece to the swallow photo I reviewed recently. They would look good on a wall. Both swallows look toward the viewer but they are positioned in contrary positions; the tails pointing to the out side and similar to the diagonal pipes. The colors are in harmony in each photo and also in harmony with the sister-piece because the colors of the birds are identical and both pictures were taken on a rainy day.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much!
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You're very welcome. :o)
Comment from eileen0204
Grace, nice shot of a bird I've not seen before. I think a first here on FAR as well.
Colors are very becoming on this little guy.
I do think that lightening around the eyes would really bring out the catchlight that I know is there :)
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2018
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Grace, nice shot of a bird I've not seen before. I think a first here on FAR as well.
Colors are very becoming on this little guy.
I do think that lightening around the eyes would really bring out the catchlight that I know is there :)
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2018
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Thank you :) He is a bit dark around the eyes. I might play with that a little!
Comment from Arctic Artist
You have some of the coolest stories to go with your pictures. So much information on these cute little birds. Amazing!! It's cool to see them, but to get to learn about them as well is very nice and cool! I love looking and reading about your work! Thank you for sharing this amazing little bird!! :D
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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You have some of the coolest stories to go with your pictures. So much information on these cute little birds. Amazing!! It's cool to see them, but to get to learn about them as well is very nice and cool! I love looking and reading about your work! Thank you for sharing this amazing little bird!! :D
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Thank you for your super nice comments :) I'm glad you enjoy my notes too! I like to know about birds and pass along the info, so I'm glad it isn't too boring, lol!
Comment from suzannethompson2
Another lovely capture, Grace, showing this chubby little Barn Swallow and interesting notes with this especially about the forked tail. I like the pose you caught as he looks at you with the raindrops still clinging to his feathers. Very good lighting and focus. Very nice composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Another lovely capture, Grace, showing this chubby little Barn Swallow and interesting notes with this especially about the forked tail. I like the pose you caught as he looks at you with the raindrops still clinging to his feathers. Very good lighting and focus. Very nice composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much Suzanne!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Another cute & candid capture!
Well timed still motion shot.
Subtle illumination.
Please enhance brightness for eye clarity.
Dynamic diagonal positioning.
Diffused focusing.
Nicely framed.
Subtly lit.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Another cute & candid capture!
Well timed still motion shot.
Subtle illumination.
Please enhance brightness for eye clarity.
Dynamic diagonal positioning.
Diffused focusing.
Nicely framed.
Subtly lit.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Thank you!
Comment from alaskapat
I was just watching barn swallows this afternoon ! This is well photographed with good focus, the image is clear, he is looking right at you! Well handled exposure, the colors and tones are natural. Nice composition with him on the Branch,offering a view without distractions, well presented!
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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I was just watching barn swallows this afternoon ! This is well photographed with good focus, the image is clear, he is looking right at you! Well handled exposure, the colors and tones are natural. Nice composition with him on the Branch,offering a view without distractions, well presented!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Thank you!
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Yeah,these little birds used to nest under the eaves of old outbuildings that surrounded the factory that I worked at before I was officially 'medically retired' several years ago.
I'm enjoying your photo of this colorful specimen a lot,Grace! : )
~Sean
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Yeah,these little birds used to nest under the eaves of old outbuildings that surrounded the factory that I worked at before I was officially 'medically retired' several years ago.
I'm enjoying your photo of this colorful specimen a lot,Grace! : )
~Sean
Comment Written 07-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2018
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Thank you Sean :)
I hope you have been enjoying your official retirement.
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It's been interesting,Grace! : D