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European Bee-eater


European Bee-eater
Photo Information
Copyright: Szabo Jozsef (joska) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 160] (983)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D 60, Sigma 80- 400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-23 5:37
Viewed: 310
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a bird which breeds in open country in warmer climates. Just as the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets, which are caught in the air by sorties from an open perch. Before eating its meal, a European Bee-eater removes the sting by repeatedly hitting the insect on a hard surface. It eats some 250 bees daily.
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Hi Szabo,

Taking the picture into the sun in this case really brings out the beauty of the wings. The dragon Fly in the mouth is a bonus. Well done

Hello Joska! Amazing flight, amazing moment. Good shot. Very good capture. Well done!

Very beautiful capture of this wonderful bird - especially the sharpness and the contrast of the wings is great. TFS Hans

  • Great 
  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 83 W: 4 N: 171] (902)
  • [2008-07-23 8:30]

Good timing and exposure. Excellent sharpness. I like the backlighting. Gary

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  • Voyager (238)
  • [2008-07-23 11:00]

Szép pillanatkép egy szép madárról. Gratulálok!

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