Hunted while praying

William Lim
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Hunted while praying Apr 21, 2010 11:28:10 GMT

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I got this photo a few weeks back. The insect captured by the Pied triller is a praying mantis. This insect has been documented to eat little birds.www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/backyardbirds/hummingbirds/mantis-hummer.aspx

Pied triller

Canon 40D, EF500 + 1.4X TC, f6.3, 1/400, ISO320, tripod

Renoir Abrea Certified Birdnut Posts: 479	Hunted while praying Apr 21, 2010 14:11:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Renoir Abrea on Apr 21, 2010 14:11:35 GMT hi' nice capture' this time its the big birds turn.

Ariel Matias Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,323	Hunted while praying Apr 21, 2010 21:51:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ariel Matias on Apr 21, 2010 21:51:46 GMT Great timing and capture! Congratulations!
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Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Hunted while praying Apr 21, 2010 22:21:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 21, 2010 22:21:15 GMT This is the kind of picture that I like. The bird is feeding on a live and fighting predator. The color combination is very nice. Well done William. Mabuhay.

gabriel buluran Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 727	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 0:27:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gabriel buluran on Apr 22, 2010 0:27:49 GMT Wow! Perfect timing William. The prey is literally holding on to dear life!

Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 0:34:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Apr 22, 2010 0:34:49 GMT oh my! excellent shot !

Bob Kaufman Moderator, PBP Posts: 1,545	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 3:37:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 22, 2010 3:37:07 GMT Wow! Great timing and excellent shot!
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Raymon Maranga Hornbill Posts: 67	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 4:51:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Raymon Maranga on Apr 22, 2010 4:51:36 GMT wow..the black line and the dirty white color makes that bird look like a white chocolate.. you have a great timing sir while this bird having meal.

mantarey Guest	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 6:29:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mantarey on Apr 22, 2010 6:29:46 GMT Very nice catch Doc, the prey in the beak is a big plus to this image.

JV Noriega Certified Birdnut, PBP Blue-and-White Flycatcher Posts: 933	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 10:19:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JV Noriega on Apr 22, 2010 10:19:38 GMT Excellent photo Doc! This Triller sure got a thrill catching this praying mantis! Great work!
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William Lim Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,831	Hunted while praying Apr 22, 2010 12:48:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Lim on Apr 22, 2010 12:48:22 GMT Thanks guys for the wonderful comments.

Bert Madrigal Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 140	Hunted while praying Apr 23, 2010 1:18:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bert Madrigal on Apr 23, 2010 1:18:53 GMT nice timing sir william, too bad the mantis cannot pray, his hands is locked between the beak of the thriller

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Hunted while praying Apr 23, 2010 1:47:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 23, 2010 1:47:26 GMT Ten WOWs on this William....... great action, amazing detail, excellent exposure control and pleasing colors, big congrats!
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William Lim Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,831	Hunted while praying Apr 23, 2010 14:08:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Lim on Apr 23, 2010 14:08:03 GMT Thanks Bert and Romy. Ten WOWs on this William....... great action, amazing detail, excellent exposure control and pleasing colors, big congrats! This is flattering coming from the Master.

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Hunted while praying Apr 23, 2010 18:47:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Apr 23, 2010 18:47:20 GMT Excellent job catching the drama on this one, doc!
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Ronnie Dominguez Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 432	Hunted while praying Apr 23, 2010 22:06:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Apr 23, 2010 22:06:08 GMT great capture! This kind of action shots puts drama/story to the capture. Wish I can get similar shots too.

Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	Hunted while praying Apr 25, 2010 12:21:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 25, 2010 12:21:45 GMT Very beautiful! I knew this bird is beautiful when shot perfectly!
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William Lim Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,831	Hunted while praying Apr 26, 2010 13:28:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Lim on Apr 26, 2010 13:28:20 GMT Thanks Mark, Ronnie and Toto. Birding is full of surprises and unexpected events. This makes it very interesting and exciting.

Conrad Arellano Cebu Flowerpecker Posts: 320	Hunted while praying Apr 26, 2010 20:45:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Conrad Arellano on Apr 26, 2010 20:45:20 GMT You captured it well with great detail. Very nice.