The Gift

[Piotr Shpakowski]

Hello ,Im new here.This is my very first picture of Merops apiaster made in Bulgaria.Equipment - EOS 300D ,Sigma 105 2,8 Makro lens.The light is no excellent but the moment .....
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[Brutus Ostling]

A good behavioural shot. The thing I like is that it tells us a story. Good work. Next time perhaps better light.

105 mm, that is really close!!!! If you don't have a long lens, that is really good work!!!!

A longer lens may give you a more blurred back ground.

[Piotr Shpakowski]

Before 3 years I havent long lens and use this Sigma.This shot is from 1,5 meters.Now I have 300mm lens.

[Markus Jais]

the light is a little harsh but otherwise an excellent shot with great behavior. amazing that you got so close to get this shot with just 105mm.

Markus

[Jay Tan]

Very nice moment captured. The interaction is really great and it's even more great that you achieved this with such a short focal length!

[Tom Charles]

If the light is harsh, I think its been dealt with superbly in this shot. The eye contact between the birds and even the positioning of the dragonfly is excellent. A wonderful first image to post. You certainly know how to use that equipment :)

Tom

ps...welcome to the forum

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great timing and capture of the interaction. Harsh light has been mentioned and I would add some canvas at the left. Keep them coming!

[Doug Brown]

Welcome Piotr to Wild and Free! Can't add anything that hasn't already been said by others. Look forward to more of your 105mm bird photography! ;)

[Rob Palmer]

Super shot. A bit too tight all around for me but I would keep this in a second. Congrats!

[Piotr Shpakowski]

Thanks for comments.