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  1. 06-04-2010 #1
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    Captured at Barnes on Tuesday. They have just started to arrive.
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    Some good'ns there Joe, let's hope we get some locally.
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    The problem is tthat they are so small and usually the banks are too far away. These shots were cropped although I was using the 300mm with *2 converter. You will be pleased to know that I am using the tripod a lot more now and I've got a Phottix wireless remote which seems to work really well.
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    Which remote did you buy Joe, the Cleon or the Plato?
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    Its the Plato. picked it up at Birmingham show cost £32 runs on AAA batteries
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    For these shots I just pointed the camera at the bank, prefocussed it and then watched thro binos operating the remote at appropriate times
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    I've got the Plato as well, excellent little remote.
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    Wonderful, Joe!

    I was down at Milford today, but didn't realise they'd arrived, so never checked their normal nest sites. Will do so next time though!
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    Lovely to see, but it must be gutting that you can't get closer.
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    The only other solution is to get a really long lens but then I'd need someone to carry it.
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    Hmm.... sounds like you need a 'work-experience' lad - in the guise of teaching them how to take photos you get someone to carry your equipment
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    Nice collection Joe
    I don't think I have ever seen sand Martins. We do get a lot of House matins though
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