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Grubs up

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Posted by Lea Roberts on April 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM
hi all had a day with the stonechats today, cant make up my mind if it's to big in the frame or not. thanks for looking

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Posted by Ray on April 21, 2009 at 7:01 PM
An excellent shot, just right for the web, but add canvas if submitting for publication.
Posted by John Robinson on April 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Nice one.
Near a nest ?
Not sure what the caterpillar species is. Looks interesting though.
Cheers
johnR
Posted by Lea Roberts on April 21, 2009 at 7:07 PM
yes john i stumbled upon it today :smile:
Posted by Brian Davis on April 22, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Very nice shot. not sure I'd eat the caterpillar lloks a horrible thing.
Posted by Mark Hamblin on April 22, 2009 at 3:48 AM
Super shot with interesting prey.
Posted by Lewis Thomson on April 22, 2009 at 4:25 AM
Fantastic image Lea! Just saw this on Birdguides, looks even more impressive at this larger size, great detail. Size in the frame is fine with me. :biggrin:

Lewis.
:toast:
Posted by Drew Mellowship on April 22, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Stunning shot, really well executed ! (The caterpillar too hehe)

Drew :smile:
Posted by Craig Churchill on April 22, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Perfect!

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :smile:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on April 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Top shot! Great example of a well executed image.
The framing it is a shade too tight for me (is this full frame?) but that doesn't detract from the overall effect.

Now come on Lea, level with us. Did you just "stumble" on it or were you grubbing a round? :biggrin:

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on April 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Fantastic sharp image,this birds on my want list,great background compliments the bird,caterpillar's a bonus

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Terry Longley on April 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Very nice detailed capture, a background to die for and a juicy caterpillar to boot.
Looks good in the frame to me.

Regards
Terry.
Posted by Fran French on April 22, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Fab detail, the juicy grub being a great big bonus. Maybe a ladybird lava....but not sure. Great shot.

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on April 22, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Classic shot, well captured. Lunch is a bonus!

Greg
Posted by Ian Mason on April 22, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Superb! Framing fine as is for me.
Posted by Austin Thomas on April 22, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Excellent image.

Well done.

Austin
Posted by Craig Jones on April 23, 2009 at 5:41 AM
Lovely photo, great light/detail.
Well Done :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Alan Bryant on April 23, 2009 at 12:26 PM
IMO you cant beat images of birds when carrying grubs :cool:

A cracker of a image :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Lea Roberts on April 23, 2009 at 3:59 PM
thank you all very much for the positive comments, much appreciated