Bewildered by Kent Keller
Kent Keller

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A fledgling cliff swallow just out of the nest meets its first wasp. It seems to be wondering if it is something to eat or be afraid of – Bear River Migratory bird refuge, Utah, USA.

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Canon EOS 50D, 500 f/4.0L w/1.4tc, 1/500, f/8, ISO 200, Tripod, Raw.

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Comments

  • Penny Kittel
    Penny Kittelalmost 2 years ago

    Wow!!!! stunning timing and shot!! this has really tickled my fancy, can’t believe I’m the first to comment, it’s a ripper!!! the expession is priceless lol :)

  • Thanks Penny.

    – Kent Keller

  • Taylor Katz
    Taylor Katzalmost 2 years ago

    This is absolutely adorable! AWESOME shot! Wow! :D Really (x50) love this.

  • Thank you Taylor.

    – Kent Keller

  • Sandy Stewart
    Sandy Stewartalmost 2 years ago

    Great timing for a cool shot of a Cliff Swallow staring at a wasp! Lovely story telling shot! : )

  • Thanks Sandy.

    – Kent Keller

  • Tracy Faught
    Tracy Faughtalmost 2 years ago

    Oh!!! I love this, the wonderment on the starling! A magic moment capture!! :]

  • Tracy Faught
    Tracy Faughtalmost 2 years ago

    I meant swallow…opps! ;]

  • Thank you Tracy. (I knew what you meant).

    – Kent Keller

  • shortshooter-Al
    shortshooter-Alalmost 2 years ago

    Wow, he sure looks curious doesn’t he. I hope he left it alone.

  • Ebony Jane
    Ebony Janealmost 2 years ago

    omg this is amazing… absolutely brilliant shot!!!!! amazing timing and focus great shot

  • Kat Simmons
    Kat Simmonsover 1 year ago

    I can’t believe this shot, it’s a one in a million opportunity

  • Thanks very much Kat!

    – Kent Keller

  • icesrun
    icesrunover 1 year ago

    That would be a dilemma for such a young one. Hope the wasp flew on. Wonderful capture.

  • Thank you! The wasp made a few passes and went on its way.

    – Kent Keller

  • mspfoto
    mspfotoover 1 year ago

    Ahh, excellent capture.

  • Thanks very much!

    – Kent Keller