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Geoffrey Montagu
03-21-2018, 03:43 PM
One late afternoon last month in Botswana, this Little Bee-eater was removing the stinger of its freshly caught bee by rubbing and hitting it against the branch/perch. Not sure, but did read during this process enough pressure is applied to the insect , thereby removing most of the venom. C&C welcome.
D500, Sigma 150mm-600mm C @ 600mm, 1/2500s, f 6.3, HH, ISO 640.
Geoffrey
Removed a distracting branch in cs6.
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John Mack
03-21-2018, 07:40 PM
Really like the color on these birds. Nice background with a nice perch. I could see the bird lower in the frame.
gail bisson
03-21-2018, 07:41 PM
A bee-eater eating a bee! Doesn't get much more classic than this.
Your PP with cloning looks good.
Nice BG and simple perch. Suits the colorful bee-eater.
Bird seems a bit crunchy,
Gail
Mike Poole
03-22-2018, 10:49 AM
Another good one from what looks like a great trip. Everything looks good to my eyes bar the bird being too high in the frame. Otherwise spot on
Mike
Jonathan Ashton
03-22-2018, 01:09 PM
Geoffrey you have a nice shot there but I think the light needs a little taming. I think a little judicious use of luminosity at the raw stage would help tremendously.
Dorian Anderson
03-22-2018, 10:17 PM
Beautiful color here. The bird does look a bit 'crunchy' as Gail notes, perhaps from over-sharpening?
Good job on the clone job, I didn't notice anything. Agree bottom of frame feels empty.
Stu Bowie
03-23-2018, 01:56 PM
Hi Geoff, great pose showing off his catch. Nice clean BG too. Next time you come to visit, a Bee Eater will always return to the same perch after catching his meal. Knowing that, you can capture some perching shots. :w3
Geoffrey Montagu
03-25-2018, 01:40 PM
Thanks everyone and for your suggestions. It was a considerable crop. Stu, good tip for the next visit.
Geoffrey
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