Final Score--Cardinals 1 Spiders 0

© Robert G. Stalnaker

Final Score--Cardinals 1 Spiders 0

Uploaded: February 20, 2008

Description

Look closely above the cardinal's head and you can make out the web of a spider. Although the cardinal is known as a seed and fruit eater, they will eat insects, especially during breeding season to get protein. This spider trapped a moth like insect but the cardinal flew up and grabbed the moth and is devouring it before the spider even had a chance.

f/8, 1/500, ISO 640, AWB, spot, lens Canon EF 400mm L, handheld, south shore of Lake Apopka near Orlando, Oakland Nature Preserve, 2/20/08.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Matt Quaid February 27, 2008

this is a nice shot Robert, love the composition #864627

Robert G. Stalnaker February 27, 2008

Thanks Matt. I was so pleased when I saw this on my monitor when I got home. I know just a fraction of a second later, that moth disappeared down the throat so luck was with me in capturing this. I have a second shot showing the instant it snagged the moth and most of the moth is hanging out the side of his mouth. #5564543

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 04, 2008

Wonderful timing in this well-composed and lovely-colored capture.
~Lisa #5590631

March 18, 2008

This is a spectacular photo! The color is magnificent, the composition is great and that bird is busy! What a wonderful second in time for us all to study!! I love it! #5659126

Songbird Cline level-classic May 25, 2008

great shot! #5975328

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