Munching on a Moth

[Paul Lagasi]

While trying to get images of a small spider, this Damselfly (no idea what type) landed beside me munching on a moth...

D300
105mm 2.8
f8
1/640
iso-640
A.P.
handheld, small crop

[Ken Childs]

Very nice, Paul! Most everything looks really good. The moth looks a bit hot but maybe the damsel was in the mood for a hot meal. :D

I'm pretty sure that's a male Fragile Forktail.

[Julie Kenward]

I agree with Ken - if you can tone down the moth (what's left of him!) I think that would be nice but what a super nice image. It's certainly something you don't see every day!

I do find the BG to be a little distracting with the light/dark/different colors but I still like the image quite a bit. I also think you could strengthen the crop a bit if you took a slice off the right side - right around where the branch turns down.

[Allen Sparks]

I agree with the above comments and also agree this is one fine image. Love the perspective and that you caught this behavior.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Well seen and captured. Nice moment.
With short span to shoot the image, you still managed well to keep the head and the tail in same plane and sharp.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Paul,
I think if you select the tail section and perhaps the eyes....lighten them and lessen the brightness on the rest.....this will take this image up another level!

[Paul Lagasi]

Thanks everyone for comments...I'll try your ideas, thanks for the ID Ken