Brown Hawker Munching

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Posted by Shaun Simpson on August 18, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Hi All

One from earlier today, I was not set up for this as I was actually photographing them in flight when all of a sudden this specimen landed close to me with a damselfly in its mouth. I had to quickly change position and also had on 300mm f4 and 1.7tc so made life dificult but only had chance for 3 frames. This was the best not perfect but still pleased with it, what do you think?

Posted by Jorne de Bruin on August 18, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Good capture Shaun, love the pose and the surrounding scenery

Posted by David Taylor on August 18, 2010 at 4:08 PM

You've captured the moment that's what counts, IMO.

I had a similar experience with a totally different winged creature, which I don't normally photograph, this morning, managed to grab a shot which I will be posting later tonight. Very satisfying when you capture these moments. Well done., Shaun.

Posted by Karen Summers on August 18, 2010 at 4:11 PM

What a moment to capture very well caught

Posted by Dave Bartlett on August 18, 2010 at 4:38 PM

Really captures the moment - great opportunistic shot

Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 18, 2010 at 5:05 PM

It's a good capture Shaun, especially of such a difficult species to photograph, I gave up on these's years ago

Andy...

Posted by Austin Thomas on August 19, 2010 at 5:38 AM

A great capture Shaun. Nature never does what you are expecting.

Cheers

Austin

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on August 19, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Agree with above,superb capture

Posted by Shaun Simpson on August 19, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Thanks for the comments, jury's out on the 300mm f4 and 1.7tc combo not to sure on quality yet still getting used it any advice would be more than welcome

Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 19, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Well caught Shaun. You were very lucky. I only ever seen these beaties flying. They never seem to settle.

Posted by John Robinson on August 19, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Looks ok to me.
JR