Nourishment Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The swallows and martins are a group of passerine birds in the family Hirundinidae which are characterised by their adaptation to aerial feeding. Swallow is also used in Europe as a synonym for the Barn Swallow.

This family comprises two subfamilies: Pseudochelidoninae (the river martins of the genus Pseudochelidon) and Hirundininae (all other swallows and martins). Within the Hirundiniae, the name "martin" tends to be used for the squarer-tailed species, and the name "swallow" for the more fork-tailed species; however, there is no scientific distinction between these two groups.[1]

It is believed that this family originated in Africa as hole-nesters; Africa still has the greatest diversity of species

Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow

What I really like is they're a sign of Spring and a clean environment with plenty of insects and bugs which comprise their diet. She had five little ones and she would fly back to feed only one at a time. In this round she has brought a bee or something you may see in her beak. She was rather aggressive when I approached to take a shot, so I kept at a distance and took the foto with the telephoto.

Thanks for popping in.
Have a great weekend

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zeynepe (9400) 2008-07-04 6:18

Argiris HELLO,
You captured a superb moment:)
They are so lovely,
Have a nice weekend,
Zeynep

toto (18783) 2008-07-04 7:08

Bonjours,
belle photo de ces petits nourris par leur mère.
Jolie et difficile a prendre car les bètes ne prennent pas la pause, il faut profiter du moment précis ou vous le voyez, etre patient parfois attendre longtemps avant de saisir le moment precis que l' on veut prendre.

Amitiés Thomas

ruisc_pt (6213) 2008-07-04 10:41

This is a wonderful image Argiris.
Not only due its natural beauty but mostly by its fantastic sharpness and POV
A really good work here.
TFS
R

tiagoalmeida (1294) 2008-07-04 11:26

hello Argiris,
very beautiful picture congratulations for this work. i like very much this photo.
regards
tiago almeida

amazon (10931) 2008-07-04 12:15

merhaba argiris,
beautiful moment,
very clear a pose,
fantastic,
regards your dad's land...
iffet

lousat (16448) 2008-07-04 12:38

Hi Argiris,very nice and tender pic,in my country and under my roof there are 2 situations like that,i like a lot the swallows,thanks to show us this great pic,have a nice weekend,Luciano

greek (7524) 2008-07-04 12:41

psyxoules mou! na trelathw? na ta filaw synexws ? galantis

dip (13006) 2008-07-04 13:55

Geia sou Argiri,
katapliktiki i stigmi pou apothanatises kai mas parousiazeis!
to timing einai teleio,
poli omorfi kai endiaferousa sunthesi,
xaireto,
Dimitris.

siamesa (13415) 2008-07-04 14:26

Hi dear friend,
Fantastic moment.This is a marvelous picture. Superb is the word. Congratulations.
Regards
maria

labro33 (2804) 2008-07-04 15:57

Γεια σου Αργυρη,
Τι να πεις οταν η μητερα φυση μιλα με τους δικους της κωδικες και λεξεις?Απλα υποκλινεσαι στο μεγαλειο της..
Σε χαιρετω,
Γιωργος

isabela_sor (42757) 2008-07-05 0:09 [Comment]

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ifanik (20694) 2008-07-05 0:20

Kalimera file moy
Panemorfh h foto soy shmera
Xarakthristikh eikona ths zwhs aytwn twn yperoxwn poyliwn
Xairetw
Nikos

hay_kes (28596) 2008-07-05 0:22

Hi Argiris,
What a stunning capture vith excellent timing.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

papagolf21 (57015) 2008-07-05 1:37

Bonjour, cher Argiris,
Comment ne pas aimer cette photographie. J'imagine assez bien cette photographie ornée la couverture d'un livre !
La posture des oisillons est parfaite pour donner à cette composition un impact sur le lecteur encore plus fort.
Bravo !
Amitiés.
Philippe

elitsa (459) 2008-07-05 1:40

hi Argiris,
very well-aimed shot:) you catched excellent moment!
compliments
elitsa

dareco (17104) 2008-07-05 3:05

This is so cute! Their mouths look bigger than their heads!! A demanding little bunch aren't they. A very sweet capture, perfect timing! TFS and have a great weekend.

Budapestman (43292) 2008-07-05 3:33

Hi Argiris,
Fascinating shot with beautiful details. The composition is great, very lovely image. Very well done! Have a nice weekend
George

amaryllis (17998) 2008-07-05 4:08

bonjour,
pas facile du tout de prendre ces oisillons dans leur nid avec la mère, mais tu as pu trouver le moment choisi pour obtenir un résultat plus que favorable
bon week end
juliette

Cretense (57564) 2008-07-05 7:34

Geia sou Argyri!

Katapliktiki stigmi, katapliktiki skini, synelaves edo pera me to fako sou! To timing einai teleio, poly oraio to sfixto kadro, kalos kai o fotismos kato apo dyskoles synthikes! Sygxaritiria!

Iraklis

PS. Tha sou exo apantisi avrio i to argotero methavrio...

jusninasirun (10401) 2008-07-05 8:35

Hello Argiris. A different composition with the swallows in stunning perspective and the nest. The chicks in opened mouth is just timely capture. Well done and best regards. Jusni

COSTANTINO (23477) 2008-07-05 11:53

Geia sou Argiri,
omorfi kai evaisthiti skini,me polu kalu apotuposi,eukrinia kai polu kalo POV,
Bravo,
Buon weekend,
Costantino

Graal (59126) 2008-07-05 23:33

Hi Argiris,
fine captured theme and scene. Good shot. Amazing reportage about nature. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Silvio1953 (43412) 2008-07-06 11:46

Hi Argiris, lovely family composition, great capture of fantastic moment, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

omixlistilimni (3287) 2008-07-07 1:01

Καλημέρα Αργύρη

Υπέροχη και πολύ τρυφερή πέτυχες!! Μπράβο!

Μαρίνα

steliosk (4784) 2008-07-07 10:24

Geia sou Argyrh,
Ekplhktikh kai tryferh skhnh. Texnika aristh, ekopses 8orybo kai th gyalises omorfa. Kapoies xrwmatikes apokliseis blepw sta akra alla ti na sou kanei o ermos o fakos me tetoio zoom.
Poly mou aresei o fwtismos opou synh8ws einai arketa skoteinos se tetoia shmeia.

Epainw!! + Xairetw
Stelios

barrufeto_77 (25957) 2008-07-07 13:10

Hi Argiris.

The moment is...brilliant. Excellent. My compliments for it!

Rgs, Oscar

syd1946 (17999) 2008-07-07 13:30

Γεια χαρα Αργύρη,
Καλα μιλαμε επιασες την καταλληλη στιγμη για να την αποθανατισεεις...
Πολυ ωραια και ευχαριστη φωτογραφια,θα ταιριαζε τελεια στις σελιδες του national geographic!

πολλους χαιρετισμους και ελπιζω να τα πουμε και παλι συντομα!

Θωμάς

pablominto (41690) 2008-07-07 23:07

Hello Argiris,

A cute situation, showing the feeding swallows!
The open beaks send a strong signal to parents about the need for always more food, hehehe...
I notice the impressive nest that makes me wonder how the birds manage to build this..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

ChrisJ (70521) 2008-07-07 23:41

Hi Argiris

A wonderful wildlife shot of the birds, with good color, sharpness & lighting. Tfs!

danos (33730) 2008-07-08 2:04

Αργύρη καλημέρα,
πραγματικά πέτυχες ένα πολύ σπάνιο στιγμιότυπο με την μάνα να ταίζει τα μικρά της.Εξαιρετική στιγμή με τα στόματα των μικρών να είναι διάπλατα ανοιγμένα για να μην χάσουν ψίχουλο από την τροφή.Πολύ καλά τα χρώματα και το φως.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

alibasarir (14597) 2008-07-08 5:16

hi argiris,
Fantastic moment.This is a marvelous picture. Superb is the word. Congratulations.
excellent composition.
regards
Ali

okahraman (4576) 2008-07-08 6:16

hi Argiris ;

çok çok güzel bir an elinize sğalık

Önder Kahraman

Vames (4356) 2008-07-08 6:53

γεια σου Αργύρη,πολύ τρυφερή στιγμή ,ωραία λήψη με πολύ ρεαλισμό !

trekks (14336) 2008-07-08 7:12

hi Argiris

The wide open mouths are really very well captured to show the tender bond between them. A great moment's capture and a fine post.

tfs, bill

gracious (20017) 2008-07-08 12:32

Hello Argiris,
What a warm image with love and affection of a caring mother in the world of nature and many thanks for the informative and useful notes that comes with the image!
good clarity with wonderful colour and details
many thanks for the posting, my friend!
take care and sincere regards
Tony

rigoletto (27082) 2008-07-08 22:48

Hey Argiri!
This is great observation, i guess you had to go very close to them in order to capture such a lively scene!
The charm of the subject is great of course, and the natural framing with the nest and the ceiling creates an original effect, which is obvious even in the thumbnail form. Congratulations and thanks for the share.
Deniz

salvator (18995) 2008-07-09 1:54

Yasu Argiris,
Wonderful catch. The colors of the baby birds beaks with the mother trying to feed them, the sharpness of it all looks very nice.
Se xereto. Salvator.

hatti52 (12654) 2008-07-09 2:07

Argiris
congrats; captured a great moment
thanks
regards

marine-coeur (576) 2008-07-09 2:19

Beautiful and lovely moment,shelter,food,LOVE,
bravo argiris.

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-07-09 4:16

Hi Argiris,
What a wonderful capture ... quite a touching scene with the three chicks waiting for the mother to feed them. You used your new camera on this? Well composed and presented. Excellent shot! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Muse (31121) 2008-07-09 6:14

Hello Argiris,
Une scène emplie de tendresse.
Parfait ce cadrage rapproché qui permet d'admirer tous les détails.
Très jolies couleurs.
Best regards
Denise

stelli (2987) 2008-07-09 9:16

Amazing scene you caught there! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

mesutilgim (37583) 2008-07-10 13:17

Hi dea Argiris,
Sailing around for two weeks in your homeseas, I've missed this wonderfull capture !
What a nice work.
Every photographic detail is perfect.
Congs and TFS
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

bracasha75 (22523) 2008-07-11 23:07

Hi Argiris
O it,s time for dinner ,they are look very hungry
Very nice captured scene
TFs
Cheers,Braca

tpstrek (1891) 2008-07-12 11:53

Hello Argiris,
Excelent composition and pov with great sharpness and colours.
You've captured a great moment with these hungry and screeming youngsters.
Greetings,
Henri

LamCam (3603) 2008-07-14 14:18

Hello Argyri,
I wonder which one will get the bee to eat! Great timing on this shot, to get all three beaks wide open.It is interesting, also, to see the mud and grass construction of the nest so clearly.
Best wishes....Maggie

masquerade (0) 2008-07-16 7:28

Monadikh!
Take care,m

ARGI (3418) 2008-07-22 4:05

Αργυρη πανεμορφη δουλια.
Ιδιαιτερα τα μωρα ειναι φανταστικα.
ενα υπεροχο μηνυμα ζωης δοσμενο με εξαιρετικη καθαροτητα και ευαισθησια.
Απο διακοπες τι σχεδια εχετε?
συγχαιρω και χαιρετω
Αργυρης

setenay (7604) 2008-07-23 0:48

Hello Argiris
wonderful timing,excellent and unique image.I like too much.Conratulations.
Best regards
setenay

Hellas (5127) 2008-07-28 4:28

Πανέμορφο θέαμα! Εκπληκτική στιγμή λήψης που στέλνει μήνυμα αγάπης! Αυτοί οι εποχιακοί επισκέπτες της πατρίδας μας είναι μαντατοφόροι της Άνοιξης και συνάμα της ελπίδας για συνέχιση του κύκλου της ζωής. Η αναμονή των νεοσσών για τροφή και η ανταπόκριση του γονιού στο κάλεσμα καταγράφονται υπέροχα στην φωτογραφία σου.
Γεια σου Αργύρη!

clio (23421) 2008-08-13 1:24

Geia sou Argiri,
Ti kaneis?
I like this photo of swallows. When I spent my holidays in Kalamos in Pelion, I observed all the time the swallows' nest under the balcony. This summer I tried to photograph a nest in Spain, and I know that it is very difficult because the adult bird settles very little time and restarts very fast.
So, this shot is a real fantastic performance!
Bravo
Filika
Artemis

Didi (36674) 2008-10-18 7:45

Hello Argiris
Great subject, it's not very simple to have a chance to make it.
It was a very good decisive moment to get this interesting catch.
Cheers.

Vasa (6665) 2008-10-29 12:44

Hello Argiris, friend,

my visit to your gallery is the big honor. So many wonderful pictures. Greece is nice country, but with your photos all planet must know that. So proud of your today's visit and of our friendship,

Branko

noborders (14201) 2008-11-10 0:00

Of course, these huge open beeks keep on impressing me, crying for food... Isn't nature wonderful ? The 2 on the right are incredibly strong in their quest !
It's so moving,
Cath

plimrn (19872) 2008-11-16 12:41

Kalispera Argiris,
You really did get right up close. The open mouths of the babies is classic. Detail and color are excellent; the framing spot on.
HLJ, Pat