Wildlife photographer Sha Lu, based in Los Altos, California, captured a breathtaking and rare moment: a small vole staring directly into the camera midair, clutched tightly in the talons of a hawk! The dramatic shot was taken on March 23, 2019, at Shoreline Lake Park in Mountain View, California, and went on to win top honors in the 2020 BirdWatching Photography Awards. Using a Sony A9 paired with an 800mm setup (a 400mm GM lens and 2x teleconverter), Sha froze the action with precision at 1/1600s, f/5.6, ISO 640—capturing the raw tension of predator and prey in a single, unforgettable frame. (Via: shaluwtk) - #history #wildlife #photography #didyouknow #storytelling #explore #animalsofinstagram