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18-JUL-2009 Hank v/d Velde

20090718 354 Purple Martin - SERIES.jpg

DRAGONFLY CLOSE-UPS, with some Martins thrown in.

Five images of very impatient Purple Martins waiting for and lining up to feed their young which were being banded and checked for worms, lice etc. The banding took several hours during which time the Martins would come and go with beaks stuffed to the gills. Occasionally the adults would eat or swallow their catch before going off to catch more.







Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/2500s f/7.1 at 300.0mm iso640. Note some images were taken at 420mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Guest 28-Aug-2009 03:08
These are most impressive, Hank.
Telephoto & macrophotography in one image! ;)
Steve Highfield04-Aug-2009 13:53
Magnificent series of captures, Hank.
Just goes to prove that patience in photgraphy is a virtue! *
Art Parnell02-Aug-2009 14:50
Amazing detail on this impressive series, Hank. Well done!
Kim31-Jul-2009 22:24
Amazing series, very well done! V
Cliff30-Jul-2009 21:53
What a superb sequence of photographs Hank!!!
Monique Trempe30-Jul-2009 15:37
What a shot! Stunning series. Big vote!
Lamar Nix30-Jul-2009 14:59
Truly astonishing set of images ,extremely close in and impactful! V
Joanne Kamo30-Jul-2009 12:34
Fabulous series, Hank..terrific detail!
Char30-Jul-2009 12:20
Hi Hank,
These are absolutely great detailed captures! Wonderful shots. \/
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)30-Jul-2009 12:17
Looks like he has quite a meal. Really like the taking to flight shot - and a fantastic series in all. BV!
lou_rozensteins30-Jul-2009 10:10
Another excellent series of shots. Details are outstanding. Well done. Voted.
Liz Bickel30-Jul-2009 07:41
What an absolutely awesome series!!!
Dominic Cantin30-Jul-2009 05:25
WOW ! What an excellent series Hank ! Impressive ! Thanks for the view 8)

Dom :)
Simon Chandler30-Jul-2009 05:05
Fantastic educational series. Great close up shots. v
Bryan Murahashi30-Jul-2009 04:29
Fantastic captures of these well trained hunters.
January Grey30-Jul-2009 03:57
Amazing series, Hank! Incredible close up shots of the birds & dragonflies! Poor momma birds had to be worried about what was happening to their babies! Incredible that you caught the action! V~
Guest 30-Jul-2009 03:49
Beautiful series Hank. Amazing work as always. BV
NealyBob30-Jul-2009 02:54
Amazing series of photos Hank! Great work~!
Marcela Mejia Photography30-Jul-2009 02:47
Oh my, these pictures should be published somewhere else than PBase. V !
Tom Munson30-Jul-2009 02:36
Awesome series, Hank!
Guest 30-Jul-2009 02:35
These images are nothing short of amazing, Hank! Huge Vote!
jychamberland30-Jul-2009 01:00
very beautiful serie Hank.
Dave Hawkins30-Jul-2009 00:47
Stunning collection
GREAT shots Hank
Jean Chiasson30-Jul-2009 00:08
Beautiful scene timing bravo Hank
Jim Coffman30-Jul-2009 00:07
Wow, great work,Hank! I didn't know they feed on dragonflies.
Benoit Durocher Photographie29-Jul-2009 23:24
This is spectacular Hank , very well captured. VOTED !
Eric Martin29-Jul-2009 23:20
Great catch for you and bird..great detail, well done!
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