<\/p>\n Capturing such a moment requires exceptional timing and plenty of patience \u2013 skills that wildlife photographers can spend years refining. Jack shot the winning image using a pro-level DSLR camera<\/a> rather than one of today’s latest AI-powered mirrorless cameras<\/a> \u2013 combined with a super-telephoto lens. <\/a><\/p>\n Latest Videos From You may like<\/p>\n ‘Acrobatic Hobby’<\/p>\n \n Launched in April 2016, the Nikon D500 is a pro-quality DX format DSLR that we praised as a “dream camera” in our review (Image credit: Nikon)<\/p>\n Shot info Tech info Jack explains, “This is the Eurasian hobby, a small yet remarkably agile bird of prey. They combine their speed with this agility for a unique trait; catching insects mid-air.<\/p>\n “The size of their prey doesn’t affect them, as it can vary from the smallest of flies to small birds.<\/p>\n “First, they lock on to their target. Next, they reach out with their super-sharp talons and snatch their prey. In this moment, a mayfly was unlucky as it became the hobby’s next snack.”<\/p>\n For more winning images and full results, visit the BWPA website<\/a> and explore the incredible work of this year’s photographers.<\/p>\n You might like…<\/p>\n If you are into wildlife photography, check our guide to the best camera for wildlife photography<\/a> and best lenses for bird photography and wildlife. <\/a><\/p>\n Looking for competitions to enter? Here are 10 global photo contests now open for entries from May to December.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/media\/img\/digitalcameraworld_logo.svg\"){kind=logo}
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Species: Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Location: Staines Moor, England<\/p>\n
Gear: Nikon D500<\/a> + Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f\/5.6E ED VR lens<\/a>
Exposure: 1\/6400sec, f\/8, ISO 800<\/p>\n