Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
Its been a long time coming but I finally got some shots of a (more than one) belted kingfisher. They were far away hence a 2X on my 600mm with my Sony A1. And the light was poor so I was having to push the ISO to keep my shutter speeds where I prefer, but (unfortunately) I decided to drop my shutter speed (lowering the ISO as well) in order to get a little better quality of a perched female. Then, to my delight, and disappointment, this male decides to come in and kicked the female off the perch. So, with the action, 1/1000 was not fast enough (imo) to freeze the bird to my liking. But, it was fast enough to save the image with some post. Anyway, I am stoked to have some kingfishers cooperate and thought I would share one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy and constructive reviews are always appreciated.
I think it turned out great. I have been trying for a good Kingfisher image for a long time. Don't have one yet.
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
Thx. My wife always laughed at me saying they were just chiding me as they crackled and flew by. At least I can now say I have some shots to work with. Again, thx for looking.
Gorgeous composition, Frank!
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
Prior to today, I did not have any Kingfisher shots. Keep going out and you might get lucky.
Thanks for looking!
I think that is a great photo. Getting a good Kingfisher shot is a very challenging thing. They almost never let you get even remotely close to them. They spook very easily, and they are fast fliers. I was able to get a few decent shots from a hide recently, but for they most part they elude me.
Nice photo but the bird with the rust band is the Female. Congrats on the fine shot!
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
Retired CPO wrote:
Nice photo but the bird with the rust band is the Female. Congrats on the fine shot!
Thank you for the clarification. I was not too sure about the sexes. Guess she is the bully,
Nalu wrote:
Its been a long time coming but I finally got some shots of a (more than one) belted kingfisher. They were far away hence a 2X on my 600mm with my Sony A1. And the light was poor so I was having to push the ISO to keep my shutter speeds where I prefer, but (unfortunately) I decided to drop my shutter speed (lowering the ISO as well) in order to get a little better quality of a perched female. Then, to my delight, and disappointment, this male decides to come in and kicked the female off the perch. So, with the action, 1/1000 was not fast enough (imo) to freeze the bird to my liking. But, it was fast enough to save the image with some post. Anyway, I am stoked to have some kingfishers cooperate and thought I would share one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy and constructive reviews are always appreciated.
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Nice shot of a difficulty subject
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