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David Salem
08-02-2016, 11:21 PM
The insectivorious birds in my area really crop up on dragonflies right before the winter season starts. A bird like this might catch 5-6 of these in a mornings feed. The Phoebe caught this dragonfly, a variegated meadowhawk, in mid air and I was fortunate enough to catch her as she made her way back to her hunting perch.
This was taken a few years ago in the fall.
1DX---840mm---f6.3---ss1/3200th---ISO640---HH@8:15am---35% crop
Thanks as always for looking and for your input. I appreciate it
David
David Salem
08-02-2016, 11:35 PM
Sorry I noticed that some of the BG has pixilated from downsizing. Thanks again
Tim Foltz
08-03-2016, 01:53 AM
Dave the techs on this look very good, kind of an awkward wing position but a nice behavioral shot.
-Tim
annmpacheco
08-03-2016, 11:01 AM
Hi David, nice hood ornament! I like the pose of the phoebe carrying prey back to a perch. The eye is so clear and draws you into the "catch." As noted, pixelation in BG... Wow, must be fun to try to capture the dragonfly slaying!
Adhika Lie
08-03-2016, 11:26 AM
Very cool photo, Dave. I love how the bird's color blends into the BG. The dragonfly has a slightly better wing position. :D
Bill Dix
08-03-2016, 03:14 PM
Nice capture, David. Tough enough to catch songbirds in flight; getting him with a dragonfly is icing on the cake. And the dragonfly (at least) has a full wings up position. BG noted.
Glenn Conlan
08-12-2016, 06:16 PM
When did you nail this one, very seldom get them with prey and this one with a dragon is superb
David Salem
08-12-2016, 07:17 PM
Thanks everyone.
Glenn, two years ago in October. We had a few players feeding down by the Redtail perch.
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