Proud Parents

[Ken Watkins]

Mum and Dad Carmine Bee-eater look on as the youngster catches his own lunch

Taken in Kwara concession, Botswana, 1st January 2011

500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

F5, ISO 400, 1/6400, EV -0.33

[gail bisson]

Hi Ken,
I really like this shot and the behavior captured. EXP is spot on and all birds are tack sharp. The insect in the mouth really adds to this shot.
I am not sure about the comp on this one. I might take a bit off the right and maybe add on the bottom? I am not sure but would love to see this as a more traditional 4 X 6 crop,
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ken, I love this! I'm really digging the alternate in front and behind the perch poses...and all the linedup head angles! I like your choice of crop. Very nice.

[Jim Crosswell]

Great image Ken! I like the family tree you captured here. Composition works for me.

[Arno Ellmer]

Great shot ,Ken !
Nice to see adults and juvenile in one image.
I love the same HA of all three birds as well as the comp.
The catch a bonus.
One of my favourite birds.

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks everbody for your kind comments, they are much appreciated