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Carolyn681
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My daughter and I spend a few days in Bodega Bay, CA, which is one of my favorite places for bird photography. After a leisurely breakfast last Monday, we started making the rounds looking for good subjects. It was not long before we found a poser.

Canon 7D Mark II EF400mm DO Series II + 1.4x series III = 560mm f 8 ISO 1000 1/400s +1EV

All C & C welcomed

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Fred-Miranda-2/i-s8qJ5nB/0/X2/Kingfisher%201%201_23_2017%20%20CC-X2.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Fred-Miranda-2/i-rrbNjMf/0/X3/Kingfisher%203%201_23_2017%20%20CC-X3.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Fred-Miranda-2/i-DKZ8DzK/0/X2/Kingfisher%204%201_23_2017%20%20CC-X2.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Fred-Miranda-2/i-Sswp5Gc/0/X2/Kingfisher%202%201_23_2017%20%20CC-X2.jpg

Thanks for looking,

Carolyn



Jan 26, 2017 at 03:17 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Excellent images, Carolyn! A kingfisher as a poser is always great - well captured!

Joshua



Jan 26, 2017 at 03:25 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


These are very nice. Thanks


Jan 26, 2017 at 05:27 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Lovely set Carolyn!! I have been trying for the past 4 years unsuccessfully. I am jealous


Jan 26, 2017 at 05:39 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


First and last a bit noise yet real nice captures Carolyn. All are good

Morris



Jan 26, 2017 at 07:20 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Wow, good for you! I've rarely seen nice, clean kingfisher poses as these. Interesting behavior and real treasures for your wall!

Thanks for posting.

--Kim



Jan 26, 2017 at 07:27 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Nice close ups

Bill



Jan 26, 2017 at 07:31 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Very nicely done Carolyn ~ Ron


Jan 26, 2017 at 09:19 PM
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Love the pose on the last one ... All nice though, Carolyn .. and as mentioned a Kingfisher that allows you to photograph them is a terrific opportunity!

Thanks for posting

LuckyT




Jan 27, 2017 at 12:52 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Beautiful shots, thanks for sharing.

I live in the South bay, but I've never done any bird photography in Bodega Bay.. Would mind giving a few suggestions about where to look for birds in Bodega Bay?



Jan 27, 2017 at 01:37 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


All great, last one awesome!!


Jan 27, 2017 at 01:38 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


lovely little Kingfisher Carolyn


Jan 27, 2017 at 04:07 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Well done! I've never been that close to a KF....


Jan 28, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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All, I apologize for not responding earlier to the wonderful comments. However, my daughter was home from her overseas job and we had a great time catching up.



AGeoJO wrote:
Excellent images, Carolyn! A kingfisher as a poser is always great - well captured!

Joshua


Hi Joshua, I usually get one or two shots off before they take off. This one stuck around for multiple images.

Carolyn

steve_a_reno wrote:
These are very nice. Thanks


Hi Steve, Thanks for the kind words,

Carolyn


sritri wrote:
Lovely set Carolyn!! I have been trying for the past 4 years unsuccessfully. I am jealous


Hi sritri, Thanks! My husband is in the same boat as he has never gotten a respectable image of one. Keep trying!

Carolyn

morris wrote:
First and last a bit noise yet real nice captures Carolyn. All are good

Morris


DOH!

Hi Morris, Yes, you are correct. The sun was streaming in the room during processing and I cropped them too tight and did not see the noise. Also, it looks like the color is off a little. Thanks for the comment.

Carolyn

wonderer wrote:
Wow, good for you! I've rarely seen nice, clean kingfisher poses as these. Interesting behavior and real treasures for your wall!

Thanks for posting.

--Kim


Hi Kim,

Rarely do I get a chance to see a birds behavior and, if I do, The IQ is not good enough. This, on the other hand, was a very satisfying moment.

Carolyn


pinball wrote:
Nice close ups

Bill


Hi Bill,

I feel very fortunate to get close enough for these images,

Carolyn


surfnron wrote:
Very nicely done Carolyn ~ Ron


Hi Ron, Thanks so much,

Carolyn


LuckyStrike wrote:
Love the pose on the last one ... All nice though, Carolyn .. and as mentioned a Kingfisher that allows you to photograph them is a terrific opportunity!

Thanks for posting

LuckyT



Hi Terry,

Absolutly love the image of the swans that you posted on page 11 of the Canon Winter 16/17 thread

The last image of the KF is my favorite as well, Thanks for the kind words,

Carolyn


vbnut wrote:
Beautiful shots, thanks for sharing.

I live in the South bay, but I've never done any bird photography in Bodega Bay.. Would mind giving a few suggestions about where to look for birds in Bodega Bay?


Hi vbnut, Would be very happy to tell you about our favorite birding place.

Bodega Bay can be divided into 5 areas (1) outer shore --- sandy beach where shore birds are marbled godwits, willets, sanderlings sandpipers, etc. (2) inner shore same birds with brant geese will feed there when the tide recedes. (1) and (2) are located inside Doran Park, which is a county park and they will charge you $7 day use feed. (3) the outer channel just inside the jetty is where surf scooters, eared grebes, some loons and like birds will be. (4) inner harbor: bufflehead ducks, ruddy ducks, brown pelicans, American white pelicans, terns will fish. (5) Bodega head -- rough legged hawks, ferruginous hawks, red tailed hawks and northern harriers will ride the thermos above the head.

On the outer head, black oyster catchers (love to hear them whistle when the sun comes up), 3 different types of cormorants, brown pelicans, black and ruddy turnstones, gulls and more.

The rarest bird was a red knot in breeding coloration. He was in a flock of 200 or so marbled godwits. April 2015.

we have been out there and got skunked but then two days later would be awesome.

Hope this helps,

Carolyn


MedicineMan404 wrote:
All great, last one awesome!!


Hi MedicineMan404,

Thanks for the kind words. enjoy your work,

Carolyn


kmunroe wrote:
lovely little Kingfisher Carolyn


Hi Kenny,

I think he/she is lovely as well. Thanks for the kind words.

Carolyn

JimLittle wrote:
Well done! I've never been that close to a KF....


Hi Jim,

I have money on him being a juvenile as most juvenile hawks seem to be more curious and will stick around longer than a parent.

Thanks, Carolyn




Jan 31, 2017 at 02:02 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Very nice set of King Fisher - This little guy is very hard to get close and you did it


Jan 31, 2017 at 04:07 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Bodega Bay Kingfisher


Very nicely done Carolyn
Have a great evening!
BB



Jan 31, 2017 at 07:36 PM





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