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p.1 #1 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfishers have been the hardest bird to get photos of for me through the years. That finally ended today when I got this beauty through one of the smallest viewports in some thick vegetation.

Belted Kingfisher, on Flickr

Sep 07, 2024 at 04:03 PM

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p.1 #2 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Ncie sharp image Chuck. You even handled the white belt with dappled light.

Morris

Sep 07, 2024 at 04:07 PM

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p.1 #3 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Congrats

Sweet Shot !

Greg

Sep 07, 2024 at 04:09 PM

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p.1 #4 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

morris wrote:
Ncie sharp image Chuck. You even handled the white belt with dappled light.

Morris

Thanks! That was a tricky edit that luckily wasn't blown out.

Sep 07, 2024 at 04:18 PM

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p.1 #5 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Tough bird to capture for many of us. Congrats on this sweet image !

John

Sep 07, 2024 at 07:24 PM

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p.1 #6 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Way to go Chuck! What a beauty, you nailed it.
Eric

Sep 07, 2024 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #7 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

You nailed your opportunity on this KF! Lovely looking image, great color and a dynamic looking eye

Karl

Sep 07, 2024 at 10:23 PM

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p.1 #8 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

grats!! These guys can be skittish.

Sep 07, 2024 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #9 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Nemesis, no more, Chuck! Great capture!
Douglas

Sep 08, 2024 at 06:19 AM

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p.1 #10 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

cool.very nice.

i saw this earlier on my phone, but i never comment until i see it on my PC. (which is always a good thing because in this case in particular, wasn't too impressed)

Sep 08, 2024 at 07:33 AM

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p.1 #11 · My Nemesis - the Belted Kingfisher

Thanks everyone! My legs were literally shaking while getting this shot. I just couldn't believe that I was finally getting that elusive photo.

Sep 08, 2024 at 09:26 AM


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