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Pied Kingfisher


Pied Kingfisher
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Copyright: Tim Inman (tinman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 242 W: 7 N: 458] (2663)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, Hoya UV Filter
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-14 2:09
Viewed: 814
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another kingfisher, but not the same bird that was in my last post. Taken near the end of the day at the side of Sunset Dam as this one came in close [about 5 metres away] and was watching for the supper menu from this branch. I had to turn very slowly in the car seat to get this shot as it was a bit behind my window.

These birds are amazing to watch and they are fearless when it comes to food. I have another post with one "showing off" his catch to a hammerkop in the tree, quite comical.

Shot with my 100-400mm lens resting on an ergo rest mount, The only downside was the sun was behind and to the right of the bird - but then again, we can't always get them to pose as we want!!

Tanks for all the crits and comments so far - much appreciated, cheers Tim
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Tim,

This is a very good picture. It is a pity about the backlighting, but you handled it well, I must say. In all other aspects the picture is perfect. The pose is absolutely perfect. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

Excellent compo and details.
Andrea

  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1829 W: 243 N: 6021] (21446)
  • [2007-05-14 6:32]

Hi Tim,
this is a great capture!
Brilliant composition and DOF.
Well done,
Joey

Nice and well presented shot, Tim!
I like kingfishers :) I have seen this kind of bird in North Africa on my visit to Nile and Egypt.
TFS
Ralf

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2543 W: 170 N: 7734] (24475)
  • [2007-05-14 8:59]

Hello Tim,
I really love these birds and this capture is very fine. He's obviously ready to dive any second! Great sharpness and I love its pose on the leafy branch. Excellent composition!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hi, Tim.
Good catch. It's surely exciting moment to get close to this bird. Nice composition and good sharpness.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-05-14 23:04]

Hello Tim

An excellent close up of this kingfisher.The focus and details are sharp.Very good DOF and POV.The OOF BG is lovely.You managed very good exposure despite your lighting challenges.Well done.TFS

Rob

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3091 W: 234 N: 5896] (19880)
  • [2007-05-15 2:47]

A beautiful kingfisher, Tim.
I like its black and white plumage.
Great close-up with sharp details and perfect exposure.
He looks intent on catching some dinner, and I, for one,
would not like to be on the other end of that huge beak.
TFS. ; )

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