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Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons

Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Focusing on Barn Swallows at Lake Apopka

Roger Simmons, July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

I’ve been watching a lot of Barn Swallow lately, returning several times to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in an attempt to get some pictures of these darting birds.

It’s been a photography learning experience for me – trying to take pictures of these cool little blue birds as they zip past my camera. They’ve been great subjects as I experimented with focus, shutter speed and even different lenses.

The Barn Swallows at LAWD are usually found flying out from under a bridge where they nest. Sometimes they might be sitting on the bridge railing or in a nearby bush. But, for the most part, they’re busy zipping around in flight – and that’s where I tried my best to photograph them.

I still have a lot to learn about photographing Barn Swallows, but I had a lot of fun hanging out with them.

Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, June 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, June 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallows, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallows, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.
Barn Swallow, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, July 2024.

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