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A shot from today. Only took 3 hours of sitting in a blind to get it.







Aug 21, 2015 at 10:57 PM
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I'm not sure I'm more impressed with the image, your persistence and patience or that you have prostate that allows you to sit for 3 hours without leaving the blind at just the wrong moment.
Eric



Aug 21, 2015 at 11:02 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Belted Kingfisher


Thats a dandy, TONY!!!!

So far the only kingfisher image I have taken is not post worthy

Those birds are super difficult to get near!

nicely done


LuckyT




Aug 21, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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eyelaser wrote:
I'm not sure I'm more impressed with the image, your persistence and patience or that you have prostate that allows you to sit for 3 hours without leaving the blind at just the wrong moment.
Eric


Possibly he keeps milk cartons with him like long distance truckers.



Aug 22, 2015 at 07:51 AM
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Imagemaster wrote:
A shot from today. Only took 3 hours of sitting in a blind to get it.


A lovely photo Tony. Sitting that long and dong noting is like fishing. At lest it did not get away

Morris



Aug 22, 2015 at 07:53 AM
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Great shot. Well worth the wait.


Aug 22, 2015 at 08:13 AM
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Tony,

Love this one and, needless to say, i am envious! Colors look spot on. My wife has about 4 of them ---- long distance, or blurred or wrong coloration. But I have got squat!

TFS,

Mike



Aug 22, 2015 at 08:19 AM
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excellent shot Tony.. she's a beauty


Aug 22, 2015 at 11:34 AM
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I am sure glad you waited as this is a spectacular image !!

Birdie



Aug 22, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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Hey, only three hours? Man I've spent a helluva lot longer and left with a helluva a lot less. Fantastic shot. Sad to say Kingfishers continue to elude me. You should be most proud of this one. Well done.

Fred



Aug 22, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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Stunning image, Tony!


Aug 23, 2015 at 02:11 AM
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Wonderful click!


Aug 23, 2015 at 08:31 AM
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Imagemaster wrote:
A shot from today. Only took 3 hours of sitting in a blind to get it.


Superb image as anyone who tries to get even a decent Kingfisher shot will readily attest.

Talk about persistence, after three hours I'd need another half hour to get up and start walking

Great Shot!




Aug 23, 2015 at 08:41 AM
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Nice shot Tony....if possible try a kayak or small rowboat or canoe next time....worked for me and I used a larger boat.

TFS
Geoff



Aug 23, 2015 at 08:41 AM
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eyelaser wrote:
I'm not sure I'm more impressed with the image, your persistence and patience or that you have prostate that allows you to sit for 3 hours without leaving the blind at just the wrong moment.
Eric


Thanks, Eric. I can even miss a shot if I am reading a book while waiting.

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LuckyStrike wrote:
Thats a dandy, TONY!!!!

So far the only kingfisher image I have taken is not post worthy

Those birds are super difficult to get near!

nicely done

LuckyT



Thanks, Terry. Cordova Beach off Mt. Doug Park at low tide is a good spot to catch them hovering.

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morris wrote:
A lovely photo Tony. Sitting that long and dong noting is like fishing. At lest it did not get away

Morris


Thanks, Morris. Fishing is a bit more boring.
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mikedec wrote:
Great shot. Well worth the wait.


Thanks, Mike.
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kemo681 wrote:
Tony,

Love this one and, needless to say, i am envious! Colors look spot on. My wife has about 4 of them ---- long distance, or blurred or wrong coloration. But I have got squat!

TFS,

Mike


Thanks, Mike.

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kmunroe wrote:
excellent shot Tony.. she's a beauty


Thanks, Ken.

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birdied wrote:
I am sure glad you waited as this is a spectacular image !!

Birdie


Thanks, Birdie.
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OBXGuide wrote:
Hey, only three hours? Man I've spent a helluva lot longer and left with a helluva a lot less. Fantastic shot. Sad to say Kingfishers continue to elude me. You should be most proud of this one. Well done.

Fred


Thanks, Fred. Know what you mean. I have often spent 6-8 hours in a blind and got zilch.

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Lance B wrote:
Stunning image, Tony!


Thanks, Lance.

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JimLittle wrote:
Wonderful click!


Thanks, Jim.
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unclechuck wrote:
Superb image as anyone who tries to get even a decent Kingfisher shot will readily attest.

Talk about persistence, after three hours I'd need another half hour to get up and start walking

Great Shot!



Thanks, Chuck. It is a real bummer getting a cramp at the same time the bird arrives.

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arbitrage wrote:
Nice shot Tony....if possible try a kayak or small rowboat or canoe next time....worked for me and I used a larger boat.

TFS
Geoff


Thanks, Geoff. Not a hope in hell that a boat would work with the KF's around here. Not when using a 400mm and KF nearly fills the frame. Maybe if camo was covering me while in a boat that was not moving.


Tony




Aug 23, 2015 at 12:47 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Belted Kingfisher


Terrific shot Tony. I'd take that after 3 hours
David



Aug 23, 2015 at 02:35 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Belted Kingfisher


Awesome pic! I shoot with the 400. I see the 7d2 focuses at f8. How has the 400+1.4 been working for you? The image quality looks good.
Bruce



Aug 23, 2015 at 02:36 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Belted Kingfisher


Your patience paid off. Excellent work, Tony.


Aug 23, 2015 at 03:01 PM





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