Damselfly eating Skipper

[Fabs Forns]

I had never seen this before, so it was exciting. I saw the Dfly catch the prey, hover around looking for a nice perch, then eat it. The wings were blown by the wind. After it finished eating, it cleaned itself just like a cat :eek:

Date: 7/1/09
Time: 9:05:18 AM
Model: NIKON D300
Lens (mm): 250 Sigma 180 plus 1.4X and Twin speedlights.
ISO: 800
Aperture: 10
Shutter: 1/500
Exp. Comp.: +0.3

[Steve Maxson]

It's always interesting to observe these insect predators doing their thing. Nice sharpness, detail, and use of DOF. I also like the double diagonal comp of the grass blade and the damselfly. Well done.

[Thomas Herou]

I like the comp and the vivid colors.
It's a cruel world among the insects.

[Bruce Enns]

Hi Fabs, I like everything about this one...the sharpness and comp with the two blades of grass make this a great image and the prey just adds an extra punch!

Cheers!
Bruce

[Christopher Miller]

Hi Fabs, Nice find! Like the comp with the damselfly at a diagonal. Also like how you shot this looking down at it; very different from the usual angle in these kind of shots. Superb BG too, though there's one area near the damselfly which is showing some noise.

[Gus Cobos]

This is a very good behavioral capture. The composition and image is spot on...I like the fine sharp details of your subject...the color rendition is superb...well done Miss Fabs...:cool:

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Great colors and behavior caught Fabs. Is this your early AM foray you were telling me yesterday?

Thanks for sharing.

[Fabs Forns]

Great colors and behavior caught Fabs. Is this your early AM foray you were telling me yesterday?

Thanks for sharing.

Yes sir :)

Thanks everyone!

[Julie Kenward]

What an incredible moment you caught! Great exposure on the insect.