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    Ive just returned from a 5 day trip in our Kruger National Park. On one of the mornings, I stopped along the road to capture these Bee-eaters on a take off shot going for their next meal. You cannot judge in which direction these quick flyers will take off, so when I saw this on my screen, I was pretty happy, as his catch is clearly in focus too. It was very overcast, and with all the action, my settings were all over the place. I do have more images of these colourful Bee-eaters in much better light, and against a foliage BG. Ive lightened what I could see of the eye, and removed two branches coming in to the bottom of the frame.

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    Love the flight posture, the flying bug, and the great looking colors in low light. It looks as if it could stand a more substantial crop to put more emphasis on the subject.
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    A novel angle, that's for sure. I would like to see more and wonder about the WB - looks a touch towards the magenta on my monitor. Regards, Ian.

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    Hi Stuart,
    I like the take-off pose and the bug but feel the bee-eater is too small in the frame. I would crop in much more tightly to show off the bird,
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    Wonderful action in great sharpness. Nice wing position and colors. I also recommend a tighter crop.

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    Really great detail in that bug and great sense of action in the Bee-eater's pose. I like this very much and agree that a smaller crop would enhance the image.

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    Thanks a stack for the feedback everyone. Ive tried a tighter crop, but I wasnt happy with the IQ.

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    Excellent action shot with the bug, Stuart. Yes, tighter crop would work as well.

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    Too bad the IQ wouldn't hold up to a tighter crop because that's what is needed. Great job catching the action and I like seeing the spotted beetle well but the bird merging with the branch it Isn't ideal. Good shot Stuart
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