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A young Swallow (Hirundo rustica), perching on the overhead power cables, stretching its wings in preparation for the maiden migratory flight to Africa - I do hope it makes the journey safely and returns next year with its companions.
17.5m from subject, tripod. This is a heavy crop.

My thanks to those of you who dropped by and commented on yesterday's upload. Always very much appreciated Smile

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 7D
Lens:EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:4 Sep 2012 - 9:07 AM
Focal Length:700mm 17.5m from subject, tripod
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.7
Aperture:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/2500sec
Exposure Comp:+1
ISO:800
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Spot
Flash:Off, Did not fire
White Balance:Manual
Title:Maiden Flight
Username:teocali teocali
Uploaded:11 Sep 2012 - 10:40 AM
Tags:Bird, Hirundo rustica, Juvenile, Maiden flight, Migratory, Stretching, Swallow, Wild, Wildlife / nature, Wing
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M_squared
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11 Sep 2012 - 10:43 AM
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A stunningly clear image.

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NDODS
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11 Sep 2012 - 11:02 AM
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Another great photograph in this charming series, one of the highest quality, stunning colour, crisp well defined detail, pin sharp focusing, and superbly composed.

Regards Nathan

Last Modified By NDODS at 11 Sep 2012 - 11:02 AM
RonnieAG
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11 Sep 2012 - 11:05 AM
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Marvellous at 700mm., Sylvia: it does look rather uncertain about everything.
What a migration ahead of it.......another bit of nature's marvels.
Ronnie.

paskinmj
11 Sep 2012 - 12:24 PM
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Well spotted.
Matt

barbarahirst
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11 Sep 2012 - 12:37 PM
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lovely ... and yes a safe journey please

Daisymaye
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11 Sep 2012 - 3:09 PM
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That's a long journey. A great image.....Sandy

CarolG
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11 Sep 2012 - 3:17 PM
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A fine capture, Sylvia, I too wish it a safe journey. Carol

Maiwand
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11 Sep 2012 - 4:01 PM
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Cracking good capture Sylvia. I wonder how far away this little fellow is now.???
Ron

Ade_Osman
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11 Sep 2012 - 4:05 PM
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There have seemed to be lots of them around despite are awful summer, I'm sure we'll see them back next year, not sure how the numbers will be though....

Ade

Last Modified By Ade_Osman at 11 Sep 2012 - 4:05 PM
WindowonWildlife
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11 Sep 2012 - 7:29 PM
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Well exposed and timed Sylvia...I too hope the journey is a safe and trouble free one Smile

Glostopcat
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11 Sep 2012 - 7:45 PM
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A fine shot of this beautiful little bird, I hope we shall see him/her back here again next spring

bricurtis
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11 Sep 2012 - 8:45 PM
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Caught this one in a great pose Sylvia - a bit of a balancing act there I think.
Brian.

pluckyfilly
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11 Sep 2012 - 10:08 PM
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Great shot despite the heavy crop mentioned

Ray42
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12 Sep 2012 - 7:25 AM
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A cracking capture Sylvia - an amazing feat flying all that way when you think of it - I get knackered walking a 100 metres

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