Take-away

Gallery: AvianPosted July 1, 2016136 views10 comments

When I last visited this refuge a couple of days ago I noticed several kingbirds hawking dragonflies from the around the wetland, but I just didn't get the shot I was looking for. I went back again this morning and had a little better luck.

Eastern Kingbird_Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Vermont

D500
500mm f/4
TC-14E III
1/2500s @ f/6.3
ISO 1000
HH

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 1, 2016 at 6:25 PM

That's some sweet action Chuck, love the take off pose, dragonfly in the beak and spider web in the right hand corner. I might boost the contrast a bit to give the blacks more punch. devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 1, 2016 at 7:12 PM

I guess you did, Chuck. This is a wonderful image. Wing position, extension, eye contact, and prey all add up to a real winner. Congratulations.

devil

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Comment posted by John Tobias on July 1, 2016 at 10:21 PM

Well taken! Great wing position IMHO. The BG works very well. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Pramod.Shanbhag on July 2, 2016 at 11:20 AM

Looks almost 3D.Lovely.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on July 2, 2016 at 1:25 PM

Great timing to get the wing position, Chuck.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 2, 2016 at 7:55 PM

Outstanding capture, Chuck. Perfect timing. The spider in its bill is very cool. I think it would be improved a bit with just a touch of contrast.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 3, 2016 at 6:29 AM

Hi Chuck,
One of my favorite birds and you caught him in mid-flight with prey. Well done devil

......................Jim

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 7, 2016 at 9:47 PM

Nice timing on this one Chuck. The meal in the beak is a nice bonus as well! Great job.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 11, 2016 at 8:34 PM

Sweet pose, wing position, and bug! The bits of cobweb, don't add anything, imo, and might be cloned out.
Congrats on the fine WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 12, 2016 at 9:38 AM

Congrats on the pick Chuck, great image! devil

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