Bee Eater organising dinner

[Ian McLachlan]

This was taken at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy's privately owned sanctuary at Mornington in the Kimberleys in W.A [approx 700 square miles] 2weeks ago, where research is carried out on endangered species and on feral predators .

50% crop as I couldn't get any closer but am sending it anyway.Comments gratefully received.

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[Karl Egressy]

Striking action shot!!!

[John Rowell]

Great job of catching the action here. Your image appears well focused and sharp, too bad you needed such a large crop. I'd still take this shot any day of the week with maybe some NR on the backgroup

[Alan Murphy]

Excellent image and action. The crop held up well.

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Love it! Great detail instead of the large crop. Nice action shot & colors!

[Ian McLachlan]

Many thanks for comments all.

[Joe Subolefsky]

Great shot even with the crop. Love the eye contact the bird is holding on the bug.

[Ian McLachlan]

Thanks Joe, I was trying to get this Rainbow Beater in flight so had no extenders, on or I simply can't keep up with them.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent moment captured. Spectacular image.Very nice pose and dragonfly, beautiful colors and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Ivan Ellison]

Lovely action shot. Nicely exposed . If this is a place you can visit again try to get a little closer as the bee eaters in Europe tend to use the same perches time and again. A lot of patience is required but it will pay off in the end.

[Ian McLachlan]

Thanks Satish and Ivan.
Regards
Ian