European Bee-eater

by antino cervigni

Gallery: AvianPosted February 12, 2011341 views27 comments

D3s
200-400@400
1/2000
f:5.6
iso auto 560
tripod
90% FF

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Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 12, 2011 at 5:26 AM

Wonderful image Antino! I really like the butterfly in the birds beak!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Goddard on February 12, 2011 at 6:01 AM

Wow = slightly tight in the frame perhaps, but what a super action shot - full of colour

Registered on November 21, 2008, 66 Posts, 253 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on February 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM

Amazing action capture and no flaws to my eye. Super!!

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 12, 2011 at 7:55 AM

Love the play of light and color here Antino. Excellent flight pose and presentation position of the prey. My tastes want just a bit more room up top given the wing tip position and the apparent flight direction but that's minor for such a dramatic image. If this were mine I'd certainly work on eliminating the apparent narrow halo especially noticeable along the darks of the lower neck - this image deserves it IMO. That said, I love this photo.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on February 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM

Antino: Fantastic capture. the butterfly in the beak really adds a lot to the dynamic nature of this shot. A little tight in the frame for my tastes. You didn't indicated if this was full frame or a crop. Maybe you have more room? Nice work

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on February 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM

Fantastic shot!

Registered on January 4, 2011, 59 Posts, 229 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM

Oh, Wow, Antino. Great image with great action. I wish for a little more room on top-I think you could easily add a little canvas there and improve an already outstanding image.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Antino: Spectacular subject, great action, terrific light and eye popping sharpness where it counts. Fantastic shot. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

Antino, this is gorgeous, that light, those colors, the perfect sharpness and perfect blur of the wings.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Great capture, Antino.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 12, 2011 at 12:03 PM

This is very nice Antino. I will echo some of the other comments about a bit more room on top. Color is awesome. In the larger image the birds's head and the butterfly are not tack sharp as some motion blur is evident, but still great action.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by richard remington on February 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

Antino,

What a tremendous shot! This is simply an amazing capture with superb detail and vibrant color. No nits at all from me.

Rick

Registered on March 12, 2010, 105 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

Can't ask for more in terms of color and tone. This is delightful. Nice wingspread and the butterfly sends it over the top. Great work, Antino.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Very nice Antino, great capture. If any of the remaining 10% of the photo is at the top I would suggest using it, but it's great as is!

Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on February 12, 2011 at 6:06 PM

I do hope you have some room all around, too. Excellent capture!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on February 12, 2011 at 10:09 PM

Pretty amazing photo Antino! The bird might not be perfect with its missing tail feathers, but the texture and color are amazing. And not to mention the action of the moth in its beak. Pretty awesome.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 12, 2011 at 11:12 PM

Excellent!!

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 12, 2011 at 11:28 PM

Wow, this is gorgeous Antino. The colors, detail and action are all top notch. Love it!

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 13, 2011 at 12:22 AM

Everything they have already said Antino. Love the colors, the action, the clarity. Very Nice! Thank you for sharing.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on February 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM

I know you've already received a lot of compliments but I had to say, "WOW!!!" This is one of the most beautiful bird pictures I've seen! The colours and lighting are incredible and I love how the yellow flowers match the bird. And then there's his catch! Wow!

Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 13, 2011 at 5:09 AM

Exactly - Wow. Great detail and action. I'd be tempted to add a sliver to the top.

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on February 13, 2011 at 4:38 PM

Very impressive. Great action, beautiful color. The butterfly is wonderful, and very sharp, too.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 13, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Stunning, Antino. Amazing detail and action and beautiful light. they don't get any better than this.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on February 13, 2011 at 10:04 PM

Great timing! Love the colors and the butterfly in the beak.

Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments

Comment posted by antino cervigni on February 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Thank you so much for all your comments about my shot.

The photo was taken in a place in the countryside near my town Macerata in the centre of Italy. I usually use a ground blind where i can hide myself and i start to take shoots at 6:00am before the sunrise. I use a tripod and a lot of patience

Registered on April 17, 2010, 70 Posts, 202 Comments

Comment posted by Maurizio De Vita on February 14, 2011 at 9:18 AM

Beautiful! Very dynamic, nice Bg, sharp and colorful bird, the butterfly is the icing on the cake.
Maybe a little tight, but perhaps I am just envious of a really great shot!
Bravo!

Registered on August 26, 2008, 11 Posts, 66 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

You NPNers amaze me. So encouraging to see such amazing work. Thisis great

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments