Hungry Great-crested Flycatcher.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Actually, this big silk moth (Polyphemus Moth) was desert for some young nestlings in a nest box this adult was standing on. The flycatcher parents came up with all manner of insects to feed the brood, lots of fun creating these close-ups!

Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC III, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/1000s., f/9, ISO 800, natural light, handheld, just about FF.

[Isaac Grant]

Great looking bird against a perfect background. Love the moth. Amazing that they let you get so close. Also amazing how even at f9 you have such a shallow depth of field and how much of the bird is not in sharp focus. But I like shots like this very much as they pull you in to the eye. I'd love a shot like this.

[arash_hazeghi]

very cool image love bird and the food. one could wish for a softer light but it looks good as is

TFS

[Matt Sutherland]

Wonderful catch, both for you and the bird! Love the definition in and position of the moth's wing.

[Bill Dix]

Great color coordination between the flycatcher and the moth. Neat capture.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dan, a great catch for the Flycatcher, and you have brought out excellent detail on the Flycatcher's face and eye. Imagine those coloured wings on your subject.

[gail bisson]

I like this !
The IQ is excellent and I love, love the moth.
Almost as big as the flycatcher!!
Gail

[Doug Brown]

Great eye contact. Razor sharp where it needs to be. Love the splash of color the moth adds to the frame!