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Come Rain or Shine

Come Rain or Shine

A female barn swallow weathers a sudden downpour in the marshlands of Sierra Valley near Portola, California. These birds are a common sight in this open count...
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A female barn swallow weathers a sudden downpour in the marshlands of Sierra Valley near Portola, California. These birds are a common sight in this open country and often gather in very large flocks. Their favorite nesting places are in barns or under bridges. This is our first rain in 6 months.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 800 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 6000/10

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Jul, 2018

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360

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Awards

Winner in birds in the rain Photo Challenge

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Top Choice

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Magnificent Capture

Outstanding Creativity

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Superb Composition

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Happy

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So excellent and beautiful!

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Awww . . . she looks so cold. Masterful capture, Mark . . . the color and detail are phenomenal! ッ

Wonderful shot!

All poofed up to insulate from the cold wind and rain....love how the water beads up on her feathers. So so wonderful...

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A vulnerable creature contemplating the might of nature. What a great photo this one is, Mark!

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Great shot Mark braving the rain..:-)

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Poor wet little girl...awesome capture

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Aww....poor little thing....it looks like she is hunkering down so she doesn't blow away!! Wonderful capture!! : )

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I just love this shot Mark ! So beautiful !

One of a kind. Amazing.

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Wonderful detail, Mark

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