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    Fabs Forns
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    Default Damselfly eating Skipper

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    I had never seen this before, so it was exciting. I saw the Dfly catch the prey, hover around looking for a nice perch, then eat it. The wings were blown by the wind. After it finished eating, it cleaned itself just like a cat :eek:

    Date: 7/1/09
    Time: 9:05:18 AM
    Model: NIKON D300
    Lens (mm): 250 Sigma 180 plus 1.4X and Twin speedlights.
    ISO: 800
    Aperture: 10
    Shutter: 1/500
    Exp. Comp.: +0.3

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    It's always interesting to observe these insect predators doing their thing. Nice sharpness, detail, and use of DOF. I also like the double diagonal comp of the grass blade and the damselfly. Well done.

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    I like the comp and the vivid colors.
    It's a cruel world among the insects.
    Thomas Herou

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    Hi Fabs, I like everything about this one...the sharpness and comp with the two blades of grass make this a great image and the prey just adds an extra punch!

    Cheers!
    Bruce

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    Hi Fabs, Nice find! Like the comp with the damselfly at a diagonal. Also like how you shot this looking down at it; very different from the usual angle in these kind of shots. Superb BG too, though there's one area near the damselfly which is showing some noise.

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    This is a very good behavioral capture. The composition and image is spot on...I like the fine sharp details of your subject...the color rendition is superb...well done Miss Fabs...:cool:

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    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Great colors and behavior caught Fabs. Is this your early AM foray you were telling me yesterday?

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ákos Lumnitzer View Post
    Great colors and behavior caught Fabs. Is this your early AM foray you were telling me yesterday?

    Thanks for sharing.
    Yes sir :)

    Thanks everyone!

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    Julie Kenward
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    What an incredible moment you caught! Great exposure on the insect.

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