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Uploaded: 06/25/06 12:36 AM GMT
Tree Swallow
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She used to dive at me and pull my hair whenever I got within twenty feet of the nesting box. Now she lets me pull the top off and stick the camera right down in with her. I was surprised to find her home I was just hoping for some shots of the eggs in this beautiful nest she's completely lined with feathers, both her own and some she's found.

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::laurengary
06/25/06 2:05 AM GMT
Wow ! What an incredible shot ! The simple soft colors & your wonderful subject as well as your great narrative really make this a stand out image ! Outstanding !
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::snapshooter87
06/25/06 2:44 AM GMT
Fantastic shot. Good for you. She certainly created a comfortable nest.
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::Quiet
06/25/06 3:12 AM GMT
This is an amazing picture.. and a new one for my favorites. Thank you :-)
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~"In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" (Prov. 3:6).~
.MellodySmiles
06/25/06 3:44 AM GMT
Awesome capture! What a beautifully photograph you have managed for us. Very well done and high marks Kilie!
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I am still extremely busy with projects but hopefully things should slow down by the end of the summer. Please know that I appreciate you all and will stop by and visit your images as often as I can. My best to all my friends. Sincerely, Carrie
cirquegoddess
06/25/06 8:12 AM GMT
Adorable shot. Just too cute.
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.jcferg99
06/25/06 11:04 AM GMT
This is a wonderful close up shot of this bird and the feather background just makes it perfect. Into my favs for sure.
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::muggsy
06/25/06 5:43 PM GMT
How I envy you, having this lovely bird so trusting and available. The capture up close nestled in the white feathers is breathtaking. Simply a marvelous image.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
.heidlerr
06/25/06 6:49 PM GMT
A wonderful close-up image of the bird nest. Great capture and a good wallpaper image.
Russ
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Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual. Edward Weston
::gerryp
06/25/06 7:39 PM GMT
Kilie, this is an amzing capture and a terrific commentary....very good work...gerry...
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&KEIFER
06/25/06 7:47 PM GMT
My mother has been putting the dryer lint out for the birds for years .. I used to scoff at her .. then one day I was trimming her trees and cut a branch with an old abandoned nest in it .. sure, enough, it was made with dryer lint, twigs and grass
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::kidder
06/25/06 9:39 PM GMT
Great shot Kilie! You captured right down to every little detail on every feather! ~Dan
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Life ain't always beautiful; but it's a beautiful life!~ Gary Allan song
.danmus
06/26/06 10:40 AM GMT
great capture and i have to say i love the colors here.
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daniel
::colocolor
06/29/06 1:48 AM GMT
Kilie, what a stunning shot. The compostion is wonderful. The whole image "feels" 3D to me. I love the contrast of the bird's glistening black head against the soft pale feathers. A great shot if I've ever seen one. anne
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auntie anne
::Dehli
06/30/06 8:00 PM GMT
This is a beautiful and amazing shot! The details are great, and the bird is so sweet...
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.Trixiespicexchange
07/01/06 8:17 PM GMT
Amazing shot, I photographed some swallows recently in Corfu in a restaraunt we were eating in 5 little heads peaking out, but nothing so clear as yours it is lovely.
trixie
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Trixie
.1bunnyslippers
08/09/06 1:54 AM GMT
Outstanding capture Kilie ! What a sweet lil bird. She's made a nice nest - excellent details of all the white feathers to make things soft for her babes. Superbly executed close-up, and she does'nt look abit bothered. Her irridescenct feathers are gorgeous - plus her inquiring black eye. What a beauty she is. Appreciate your wonderful work :*>
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.alexis518
11/24/06 9:51 PM GMT
Incredible photo, Kilie. It's so hard to keep up with this site, that I almost overlooked this touching shot. I think it's wonderful you were able to develope a trusting relationship with this bird.
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.Susiesun
07/11/10 11:06 PM GMT
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Hello Kilie!

Absolutely beautiful and unique photo! Love it!
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Susie Sun
::Flmngseabass
07/12/10 8:51 PM GMT
Amazing shot Kilie!!! WOW!!!! Soft and beautiful she is!!
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.blithe16
02/21/11 3:17 PM GMT
almost looks like a drawing, great technique.
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