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    Default Tree swallows arguing

    I took this one a few weeks ago in the sierras.
    There were a few nest boxes occupied by Mountain Bluebirds and Tree Swallows.
    The swallows seem to nest in small communities as I saw several adult birds go in and out of one of the boxes.
    A couple of them at one point decided to perch and started arguing over something.

    The perch was attached to a nest box, a small part of which was showing in the original frame.
    I removed that section of the box and also extended the canvas to the right a little.

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    Tree Swallows - Tachycineta bicolor
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    Amazing behaviour shot!!

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    Fantastic shot indeed! Great EXP, BG, comp and behavior!

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    I like the interaction, exposure and BG. Well done Luis!

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    Luis:

    Very fun interaction shot, bet it was loud!

    The BG and birds colors work well together, good job on evicting the house and the canvas extension.

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    Very good Luis. Really good exposure and sharpness and bg. Love the argument.

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    Good interaction captured here Luis, and the light has brought out the iridescence of the swallow on the right nicely. Good DOF, and both sharp. Great BG too.

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    Stunning image Luis, love the interaction and the lovely perch. I always enjoy the call and sound of these swallows. I would add a bit more saturation but this is personal taste and still work very well as is TFS

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    Very nicely done Luis. Top-notch IQ, poses, colors, DOF and BG. I really liked this one a lot.

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    Love the moment here! Super IQ and details too...
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    simply stunning moment..superb sharpness and BG..

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    They must be married....

    Excellent image Luis!

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    excellent pose and interaction Luis!
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    Lovely interaction

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    WOW Luis! They keep getting better and better. I like the fact that you have the male and female . Great interaction,
    Gail

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    Thank you for the kind comments, everyone!

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