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  1. 05-10-2007, 01:22 PM #1
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    Series of TREE SWALLOW Shots

    I haven't had much time to shoot lately, but I took some time out this afternoon to go take a crack at the TS's that are in the park behind our local school.

    So, this gal comes back to the house...has a look around...and her man is not home...again...



    So she goes out looking for him...



    While she is out, he comes back....



    Once she gets home....boy is he in trouble... Look at those lungs!



    Unfortunately for him....she is more than capable of sustained screaming at the top of her lungs...



    The moral of the story? Show up on time....and NO CAMERA PHONES AT YOUR BACHELOR PARTY!

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  2. 05-10-2007, 03:42 PM #2
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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    Cool Captures and a story to go with them Randy look for the B.I.F Thread and post your inflight shots there
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  3. 05-10-2007, 04:59 PM #3
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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    Nice shots, but your purple martins are actually tree swallows.
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  4. 05-10-2007, 05:03 PM #4
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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    Nice martin swallows =P

    Awesome captures. And I love the scenario. Just like last weekend for me lol.
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  5. 05-10-2007, 06:38 PM #5
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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    nice tree swallows. Purple martins are much darker and larger and will ALWAYS be found nesting near water.
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  6. 05-11-2007, 04:17 AM #6
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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    Awwwww Crap. They were right beside each other in the book....I should have known though...everyone knows that it's TREE SWALLOWS, and not purple martins, that are notorious playboys...

    sheesh.

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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    I feel for the guy.

    Nice set of pics.

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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    Randy, I think you demonstrated good patience and perseverance in getting these difference looks.

    Fun images!
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    Re: Series of Purple Martin Shots

    Great captures of a rather nifty little bird! the last image is terrific.
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  10. 05-11-2007, 11:49 AM #10
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    Re: Series of TREE SWALLOW Shots

    Edited the title and body to reflect the fact that I am, in fact, a doofus.

    Thanks for the kind words...and the correction.

    They are a pretty tolerant bird. They let me get to within 10 feet or so without taking off from the house...

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    Re: Series of TREE SWALLOW Shots

    Quote Originally Posted by WTP07
    Edited the title and body to reflect the fact that I am, in fact, a doofus.

    Thanks for the kind words...and the correction.

    The first step is admitting it. Now that you have.... can we all call you a doofas???? j/k
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    Re: Series of TREE SWALLOW Shots

    Nice shot's, I especially like the last two.
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    Re: Series of TREE SWALLOW Shots

    Jay,

    If you need confirmation of my 'doofus status' you need only ask my wife...

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