Blue-tailed Bee-eater toss a dragonfly
Bee eater toss and turn dragonfly before swallowing
Bee eater toss and turn dragonfly before swallowing
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Location
This photo was taken in a large open field in Seletar Aerospace in Singapore. This species is known for their speed in freight and the skill to hunt any insects within their view.Time
This was taken on 6 December 2020 around 10.13am. As its end of the year season, there are occasional rainfalls and insects like dragonflies will appear around the ponds and its great hunting for this bee-eaters.Lighting
I was at the right angle where the morning sunlight gives a great shines on the texture of the feathers and the dragonfly. Great lights result in great photos.Equipment
My camera I was using is Canon EOR R5 with Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens and mounted on my Leophoto tripod with gimbal.Inspiration
To capture the bee-eater with the dragonfly tossed in the air at the perfect time is a great challenge.Editing
The only post-processing was to brighten white balance and color. I also use Topaz sharpening and denoise in the final process.In my camera bag
I also have a Canon EOS R for landscape photography with Canon 16-35mm III wide angle len, the Canon EOS R5 with Tamron 150-600mm and tripod.Feedback
The lighting is important for best result. The camera used should be able to handle the speed of the subject and the patience to wait for the right moments. Try to capture as many photos so you have choice to choose your favorite.
