In the Jaws of Death

Gallery: AvianPosted May 19, 2011288 views7 comments

Dear all

This Indian Roller dived from perch to pick some insects but found Python waiting for him in Bandhavgarh NP

D300 , 600mm, ISO 1600 , F4 , 1/80 HH , FF
All C & C are most welcome
Harshad

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7 comments

Comment posted by Bryan Hix on May 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

I was trying to figure out what it was before I opened it. Sad but pretty cool how the brilliant blue stands out against the forest floor and the snake.

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Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on May 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

Not sure about this post......really?

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Comment posted by Doug Egging on May 19, 2011 at 11:10 PM

I wasn't sure what this was from the thumbnail. Nature is not always a nice place to live. Interesting.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

A unique and interesting image. I'm glad you posted it and I'm glad I opened the image to see what it was.

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Comment posted by Luca Mussato on May 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

very difficult to understand what it was from the Thumbnail. Anyway, the plumage details are good.
Cheers, Luca

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Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on May 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

Very interesting post and great color and detail. Funny how we wish predators would take a less popular species, but nature is based on opportunity. Predators aren't choosey.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

What vivid colours Harshad - a real contrast to the leaf litter

cheers
Rob

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