Great Pampa Finch (Verdón)

[Ramon M. Casares]

Well, after a very VERY bussy week, I know have some time to share this shot with you, the light was awefull, the eye is covered by the mantis feet, but I just LOVE the "oh no, I am being eaten" melodramatic pose of the Mantis :D
I am leaving now to Jujuy, north of Argentina for two weeks to work with Flamingos in the Andean Lagoons and I don't think I'll be having much internet access, so this is a "see you later" post.

Hope you like it. Enjoy!

Mark II
70-200 2.8mm
TC2X
Handheld
Full frame
Tv 1/3200 sec (it was VERY VERY windy that day)
Av f/8.0
ISO 400

Comments are welcome and critiques are very much apreciated!

[Alexander Koenders]

loveley picture of this bird and his mantis.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great catch both of you. I wish the bird's eye were not partially covered and the angle less steep. Have a good trip!