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Jul 21, 2021 10:11:25   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Nice capture especially in download.

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Jul 21, 2021 10:39:31   #
ELNikkor
 
That's the kind we have in the Adirondacks, great shot! Amazes me that the Asian kingfisher acts and sounds much the same, but looks completely different.

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Jul 21, 2021 10:39:31   #
ELNikkor
 
That's the kind we have in the Adirondacks, great shot! Amazes me that the Asian kingfisher acts and sounds much the same, but looks completely different.

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Jul 21, 2021 11:40:19   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
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.
Its been a long time coming but I finally got some... (show quote)


Lovely shot!

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Jul 21, 2021 12:32:27   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Excellent capture, Nalu.

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Jul 21, 2021 13:04:29   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
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.
Its been a long time coming but I finally got some... (show quote)


Good work! They are a very difficult subject and, as per your comment to Ken, I have often had the feeling they were taunting me...just out of range!

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Jul 21, 2021 13:29:49   #
Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast
 
Beautiful, beautiful shot of difficult birds and boy could you caption that…😊

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Jul 21, 2021 19:18:33   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
Old Al wrote:
Love your shots, but you are blaming the WRONG bird. The FEMAIL kingfisher is one of the few birds that are actually more colorful than their male counterparts. FEMAIL birds are “drabber” to help camouflage them on their nest. Kingfishers typically nest in borrows in the muddy sides of water, hence the rust color breast helping to hide the mother are she sits facing out.


Thanks for the information...cool.
Mundy

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Jul 21, 2021 19:28:36   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Nice catch Nalu!

Don

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Jul 21, 2021 20:31:21   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 

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Jul 21, 2021 20:37:39   #
Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona
 
Now that I know it’s the female landing, and the fact the the male is looking away, the image says even more!🤫

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Jul 21, 2021 20:45:06   #
Appy Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)
 
3rd highest on my photo priority list and haven't seen one in 2 years. So YOU up and get the shot I would love to get. Thanks a lot! :)
As good a photo as I've seen of a Kingfisher. Gorgeous.

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Jul 21, 2021 22:56:39   #
SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY
 
…nicely choreographed…it is not often that birds cooperate…?

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.
Its been a long time coming but I finally got some... (show quote)

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Jul 22, 2021 01:23:15   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Great shot and detail.

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