Finally...a Belted Kingfisher
Jan 3, 2014 19:10:52 #
From a tidal marsh on Seabrook Island, southeast of Charleston SC this morning.
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
Jan 3, 2014 23:32:03 #
snails_pace
Loc: Utah
All I can say is ... wow!. I've only seen one here .... very fast and agile .... esp if chased by a kestrel.
Must have been very difficult to find it and keep it in the field of view with a fixed power lens.
Nice job with the sky replacement.
Must have been very difficult to find it and keep it in the field of view with a fixed power lens.
Nice job with the sky replacement.
Jan 4, 2014 06:51:31 #
Congrats, Excellent Capture. Still looking for my Kingfisher BIF
Jan 4, 2014 07:30:59 #
7awol wrote:
From a tidal marsh on Seabrook Island, southeast of Charleston SC this morning.
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
They are both fantastic BIF shots. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 4, 2014 07:39:20 #
Jan 4, 2014 08:47:48 #
7awol wrote:
From a tidal marsh on Seabrook Island, southeast of Charleston SC this morning.
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
Yes,I agree,wow just beautiful shots! I have great difficulty trying to get a shot of this bird,they are just to fast for me!
Jan 4, 2014 09:07:41 #
Thanks to all for looking and commenting.
We will be here thru January and have already determined that the presents of birds on the tidal marsh is dependent on the tide. High tide brings the birds. I've downloaded a local tidal chart.
I'm hoping that this guy works the same area every day. I'll be heading out at high tide...and will be on him like a dog on a porkchop! :lol:
We will be here thru January and have already determined that the presents of birds on the tidal marsh is dependent on the tide. High tide brings the birds. I've downloaded a local tidal chart.
I'm hoping that this guy works the same area every day. I'll be heading out at high tide...and will be on him like a dog on a porkchop! :lol:
Jan 4, 2014 09:47:20 #
7awol wrote:
Thanks to all for looking and commenting.
We will be here thru January and have already determined that the presents of birds on the tidal marsh is dependent on the tide. High tide brings the birds. I've downloaded a local tidal chart.
I'm hoping that this guy works the same area every day. I'll be heading out at high tide...and will be on him like a dog on a porkchop! :lol:
We will be here thru January and have already determined that the presents of birds on the tidal marsh is dependent on the tide. High tide brings the birds. I've downloaded a local tidal chart.
I'm hoping that this guy works the same area every day. I'll be heading out at high tide...and will be on him like a dog on a porkchop! :lol:
Don't forget to share them with us!
Jan 4, 2014 10:12:27 #
Jan 4, 2014 10:13:47 #
Terrific images of one of my favorite birds! They are definitely challenging; I got a flight shot this week that looks like a blurry bullet :)
Jan 4, 2014 10:20:39 #
You are to be commended!! Yes, he is one tough bird to photograph...I have sat in a blind many times waiting for it.
Good for you and congratulations on your great photos!
Good for you and congratulations on your great photos!
Jan 4, 2014 10:33:18 #
7awol wrote:
From a tidal marsh on Seabrook Island, southeast of Charleston SC this morning.
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
This is my first recognizable Kingfisher image. All previous attempts to photograph this shy, speedy and noisy fisherman resulted in either an unidentifiable puny fuzz ball or a vast bird-less motion-blurred landscape. These guys are fast! This is a male.
I added the clouds.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f4 AFS, 1.4TC
Nailed!!! :thumbup:
Jan 4, 2014 10:46:02 #
Great shots! It is hard to catch this rascal. One of my favorite birds.
Jan 4, 2014 13:18:58 #
Wow ! - Worth the wait .......GREAT shots - Still on my bucket list
Jan 4, 2014 13:45:53 #
Take a closer look. Feeding birds move in on low tide so they can walk the flats and catch fish. The exception may be the area your working is so low that water is only present at high tide. 99 percent of the time this holds true. Good-Luck..
7awol wrote:
Thanks to all for looking and commenting.
We will be here thru January and have already determined that the presents of birds on the tidal marsh is dependent on the tide. High tide brings the birds. I've downloaded a local tidal chart.
I'm hoping that this guy works the same area every day. I'll be heading out at high tide...and will be on him like a dog on a porkchop! :lol:
We will be here thru January and have already determined that the presents of birds on the tidal marsh is dependent on the tide. High tide brings the birds. I've downloaded a local tidal chart.
I'm hoping that this guy works the same area every day. I'll be heading out at high tide...and will be on him like a dog on a porkchop! :lol:
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