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Challenge #44 in the variable subjects I series. Hosted by Lext123.

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Announced:

Saturday, 22nd September, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 29th September, 2012 – Friday, 5th October, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 6th October, 2012 – Friday, 12th October, 2012 (GMT)

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white throated swallow squable

by noiseless

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Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Submitted:	Friday, 5th October, 2012 20:47 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 23rd September, 2012
Focal length:	400 mm
Shutter speed:	1/4000 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	3200
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Views:	742
Galleries:	View this photo in noiseless's gallery

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Entry comments

Total comments: 26

Amazing Shot. Congrats.

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Much Appreciated

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Great shot!

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Thank you Very Much.

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for sure that's a tricky capture, .. superbly achieved ! .. well deserved a victory then .. congrats

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Much Appreciated for Your Generous Compliment.

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congratulations!

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Thank you Kindly.

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Uau, simplesmente magnífico... que felicidade ao clicar... parabéns...
(portuguese version)

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Much Appreciated

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Wow! Incredible shot!
Many compliments.

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Thank you Very Much for Your Generous Compliment.

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Great shot of one of the most difficult birds to track. Defintely number 1.

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Thank you kindly. I appreciate the compliment and I felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to capture these swallows in this pose.

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WOW!! Great shot!!

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Thank you very much for the Generous compliment.

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Great Shot! well deserved.

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Thank you for your Very kind compliment. Good Luck on the Next Challenge.

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Deserved winner!! This shot took a lot of skill! Very well done!

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Thank you for your Generous comment. I felt fortunate to Capture these two having a an agument during last light of the day. I was very surprised and Happy to place 1st.

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One of hardest birds to shoot in flight no doubt. Their speed and agility is amazing.
Congratulations on a great shot.

Comment edited 27 seconds after posting

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Thank you for your Compliment and I was as surprised as the viewers of this challenge to find these two within 15 meters of my 400mm lens. They are usually out of my range.

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Very cool !

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Thank you for your compliment.

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5stars!!!

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Thank you again Light Sabre.

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Total comments: 26

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