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Belted Kingfisher - 2


Belted Kingfisher - 2
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 10 N: 1157] (5042)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Super U.V.
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-01 3:11
Viewed: 590
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A common waterside resident throughout North America, the Belted Kingfisher is often seen hovering before it plunges headfirst into water to catch a fish. It frequently announces its presence by its loud rattling cry.

Description
Medium-sized bird.
Large head and shaggy crest.
Large, thick bill.
Bluish head and back.
White throat and collar.
White underneath with blue breast band.

Size: 28-35 cm (11-14 in)
Wingspan: 48-58 cm (19-23 in)
Weight: 140-170 g (4.94-6.0 ounces)

Other Names
Martin-pêcheur d'Amérique (French)
Martín Pescador Norteño, Martín Pescador Migratorio, Martín Pescador Pasajero (Spanish)

Done in Wabukayne Park - Mississauga
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To claudine: Thanks for commentsMariol 1 07-03 13:49
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Hi Mario this is a beauty lovely loght and sharp detail good close macro nice clean background tfs rgds Necip.

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2384)
  • [2007-07-01 3:50]

Très belle Photo avec belle couleur et plein de détaille. Cet oiseau n'est pas facile à approcher.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1869 W: 83 N: 4356] (14169)
  • [2007-07-01 4:05]

Hello Mario,
What a fantastic sharp photo. Marvelous details. The colours of the bird and BG are amazing. Great composition.
Regards,
Peter

How can you have been so close Mario? This is truly amazing! I love the way you framed this image with great lightning and wonderful details. I wish I can see this bird someday; it is a beauty! This is an impressive image! Thanks,
Claudine

Hello Mario,
This is an awesome capture, the details are remarkable!
Subject is well framed, rich natural colours...
The non-intrusive background enhances the almost 3D effect!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2316 W: 11 N: 6385] (20516)
  • [2007-07-01 8:07]

Hi Mario,

I love it!!! A fantastic close-up of this Kingfisher. What a face. The colors and details are marvelous. The crest, eye and plummage are all perfect. The excellent background is a bonus.

Jane

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2007-07-02 2:01]

A wonderful close up of this Kingfisher Mario. It couldn't be any better. Details, light and colours are superb with a perfect dof. Perfect exposure. Work of art.
tfs
debz

Magnifique gros plan, une réussite, tant de netteté.
Bravo
Marie

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-07-03 20:48]

Hello Mario


I am marking the post for now .


Rob

Hello Mario! What a super closeup of this kingbird! I have often watched them hovering, great flyers, these guys! Marvellous detail, just a great portrait! Love the variation in the feathering. Very well done! Linda

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2381 W: 63 N: 4145] (13494)
  • [2007-07-06 5:38]

Hi Mario,
It's a good portrait of the belted kingfisher. I liked the color tones , the pose and the catchlight in the eye. TFS
Selen

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