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    Default European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)



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    1/40s, f/8, ISO 160
    Mode: A, Meter: Matrix, No Flash, Manual WB
    Focal: 500mm
    Canon EOS 7D

    Arronches / Portugal

    This male looks another male approaching the female desired. They are adversaries in this dispute




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    Very interesting interpretation, which takes a while to figure out. Thanks for including the description.

    I find this type of image very difficult to pull off well. I would prefer the rear bird not be so obscured by the incoming male. It would perhaps work best as part of a series to tell the story.

    Colors are good, well exposed, interesting perch.

    Thank you for sharing, def. not the ordinary bee eater shot!

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    This image is quite unique, and I like it. I knew what the image was right away but wasn't sure that I liked it until I looked at it a few times. Your far bird's head is in the perfect spot, and you were really lucky with that. You can tell that the rear bird is watching or anticipating the arrival of othe bird flying in. I like the fact that you can see a story in the image. The blur isn't so strong that the rear bird isn't the focus of the image.

    The fact that you choses this image to process and share with BPN membership says a lot. Looking forward to more!!!
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    Fascinating image! The colors are rich, on the birds and the bkgd. The full face on the rear bird with both eyes forward capture the intensity of that bird. I like that the lichen on the end of the perch shows through.

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    Interesting image but I'm not really getting it. I do like the intense stare on the rear bird but find the oof front to be distracting (sorry)

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