Digging through some images from last year and found this interesting shot of a Belted Kingfisher with lunch.
Shot with 400mm 2.8 Nikon at 1/1600 and f/2.8 handheld from a kayak. I liked this shot because you get full view of the reddish colouring under the wings.
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9th March 2013, 10:26 PM #1
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9th March 2013, 11:25 PM #2
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I'm amazed. Those little dudes are fast... and little. I better get the hawks down first before attempting this! This is a beautiful shot in every way - sharp, good "pose", he's doing something, great colors and separation from the background. Thanks for sharing!
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9th March 2013, 11:32 PM #3
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Monte, not much to add to Terri's comments above, except that you can, for sure, be proud of this one! This is such a small bird to be caught in a so great detail level. Very well done.
Regards...
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9th March 2013, 11:55 PM #4
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Monte,
A spectacular photo in very difficult conditions.
Very nice and sharp.
Congratulations.
Antonio.
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10th March 2013, 07:51 AM #5
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monte great capture.
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10th March 2013, 08:44 AM #6
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a testimonoy to your skills.... I will spend all summer not getting a shot that good.
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10th March 2013, 08:49 AM #7
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Simply stunning Monte
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10th March 2013, 12:55 PM #8
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Wonderful capture Monte...
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10th March 2013, 03:22 PM #9
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That is a creat image of what can be a some what elusive and quick bird. Nice work, Monte.
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10th March 2013, 03:49 PM #10
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Monte:
I just shot one of those yesterday. He was sitting on a branch and I was very pleased with myself at capturing one of these elusive little beggars. I can't imagine being able to get one in flight and so sharp they way you did here. Congratulations. Frame this one and hang it on your wall!
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10th March 2013, 04:04 PM #11
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Super - Just great. I'm always thrilled to simply see one - having 400mm ready to go at same time is beyond my wildest fantasy. One thing about these guys, they fly pretty straight (but fast). Maybe a little nervous with that wonderful gear in a kayak?
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