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p.1 #1 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

40D & 400 f5.6

Okay, more details: This was actually with the 400 f5.6 plus Tamron 1.4x TC. Shot from a car blind. Even though I have a branch attached to a metal railing, the bird insisted on sitting on the railing.

Yes, this is a young Kingfisher, probably a few months old. Shot in early morning light. From 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., only got shots at one opportunity. Will post more with ugly railing later.

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Jul 03, 2009 at 05:07 PM

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p.1 #2 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

you can't do this.....can you?
The rest of us can't.....no fair.

this is seriously a sweet portrait....detail, color, noise reduction, all just right.
Thanks for sharing Master Tony!

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Wow Tony, you got close! Was this from a hide, or just a co-operative subject? Either way, this image is a beauty. Good to know that the 400 f/5.6 is still cranking out outstanding images.

= Ed =

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:09 PM

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p.1 #4 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Super job Tony, uncommonly close and detailed.

Rob

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:16 PM

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p.1 #5 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Wow!

Tim

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:52 PM

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p.1 #6 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Fantabulous shot.

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:58 PM

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p.1 #7 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Fantastic shot, love his hairdo.

Jul 03, 2009 at 06:10 PM

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p.1 #8 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Lovely portrait Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 06:18 PM

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p.1 #9 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Beautiful Tony - -

from a blind? Or how did you get that close

Lil

Jul 03, 2009 at 07:07 PM

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p.1 #10 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Seriously sweet portrait Tony.

Dave

Jul 03, 2009 at 07:48 PM

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p.1 #11 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Tony,
So what did you use? Fish, Alcohol, Drugs

Great shot

Tim

Jul 03, 2009 at 07:50 PM

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p.1 #12 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Sweet! Superb capture. This is indeed my nemesis bird. Please let us know how you were able to get so close. This does appear to be a juvenile. Really really nice. Congrats!

Jul 03, 2009 at 07:51 PM

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p.1 #13 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

fantastic!

Howard.

Jul 03, 2009 at 08:38 PM

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p.1 #14 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Truly superb!!!!!

tom

Jul 03, 2009 at 09:06 PM

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p.1 #15 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Alright Tony, spill the beans. Is it real? I know it is but can't believe how close you got. Great detail in both the highlights and the darker areas. Well done.

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Jul 03, 2009 at 09:09 PM

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Dave In La wrote:
you can't do this.....can you?
The rest of us can't.....no fair.

this is seriously a sweet portrait....detail, color, noise reduction, all just right.
Thanks for sharing Master Tony!

+1 Tony. Dave said it all.

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Jul 03, 2009 at 09:36 PM

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Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:30 PM

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Edward Rotberg wrote:
Wow Tony, you got close! Was this from a hide, or just a co-operative subject? Either way, this image is a beauty. Good to know that the 400 f/5.6 is still cranking out outstanding images.

= Ed =

Thanks, Ed. From a car blind with 1.4x TC and a very long wait.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:30 PM

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Rob Tillyer wrote:
Super job Tony, uncommonly close and detailed.

Rob

Thanks, Rob.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:31 PM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Wow!

Tim

Thanks, Tim.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:31 PM

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abdulghani wrote:
Fantabulous shot.

Thanks,
Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:32 PM

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wing tong wrote:
Fantastic shot, love his hairdo.

Thanks, Wing.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:32 PM

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p.1 #23 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Lars Johnsson wrote:
Lovely portrait Tony

Thanks, Lars. Not as colourful as your Kingfishers, but have to take what I am dealt.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:33 PM

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p.1 #24 · Belted Kingfisher portrait

Lil Judd wrote:
Beautiful Tony - -

from a blind? Or how did you get that close

Lil

Thanks, Lil. Car blind. At least sitting on a car seat is comfortable.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:33 PM

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Dave Good wrote:
Seriously sweet portrait Tony.

Dave

Thanks, Dave.

Tony

Jul 03, 2009 at 10:34 PM


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