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[Paolo Piazza]

Canon 1D mark IV and 300 2.8 with 2X TC, hand helded, manual mode exposure.

ISO 1250
F/9
1/2000
600 mm

crop: 2500 x1400

thanks for your comment

[Doug Brown]

I've not seen this species before; beautiful bird. The light angle is less than ideal, creating a hot spot on the white feathers. I do like the underwing detail. I wish the bird were looking towards you. From a composition standpoint, I'd crop a bit off the left.

[Paolo Piazza]

thanks for your suggestions.
this bird is in Italy between may and september; during winter lives in africa.
this falcon is specialized in catching dragonflies, then eaten in the air; I have a few pictures of this behavoiur.

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the info! I have photographed an Aplomado Falcon catching dragonflies in mid-air also.