Spotted Flycatcher with Tortoiseshell Butterfly

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Posted by Dale Sutton on June 22, 2010 at 4:08 AM

Spotted Flycatcher with Tortoiseshell Butterfly

I love this little bird and would you believe it I havent found anest of thesefor 3 years and this year have found two within 60 meters of each other. lady luck is on my side.
5d mk2
500mm
iso 400
f/7.1
160/sec

Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on June 22, 2010 at 5:25 AM

Hi Dale a very nice image.

Phil.

Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 22, 2010 at 6:54 AM

Dale

a rather fine shot good pose background and added bonus of food in beak.

I would tone down the bright oof bit top right as it pulls my eye.

Posted by Austin Thomas on June 22, 2010 at 7:38 AM

Well seen Dale,

Great to get it with a beak full. Nice perch and BKGR as well.

Cheers

Austin

Posted by Andy Shepherd on June 22, 2010 at 10:59 AM

Its a lovely image of this apparent Spotted Butterflycatcher, a very smart bird imo.

Andy...

Posted by Karen Summers on June 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM

well caught Dale lovely shot and with food to added bonus

Posted by Maggie Campbell on June 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Good composition, perch and background. The Flycatcher isn't bad either

Look forward to seeing more.

Posted by eric weight on June 23, 2010 at 11:28 AM

Another excellent capture Dale. Two for the price of one. You've caught the position of the head and prey perfectly.

eric