Belted Kingfisher


Posted by obeach on Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:20 pm

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Image of a Belted Kingfisher (female) take in Ocean Beach, Robb Field CA.  Handheld.

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by Jakejacoby on Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:28 am
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Excellent shot Tom. Well done.
 

by Ron Day on Mon Dec 09, 2019 2:59 pm
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Excellent timing to freeze the frame as the bill of the Kingfisher penetrates the water.
 

by Gene Gwin on Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:04 pm
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J.A., Curious what the techs were. Head looks a bit soft on my monitor.
 

by obeach on Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:10 pm
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Gene Gwin wrote:J.A., Curious what the techs were.  Head looks a bit soft on my monitor.

nikon D850, 500mm PF, 3200 at 5.6 iso 720

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:07 am
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Were you pre focused on a spot that you thought she might hit or did you pan all the way down as she dove?
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by obeach on Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:27 am
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With this bird I was focused on it while it hovered and then followed it down to the water, clicking all the way.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:59 pm
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obeach wrote:With this bird I was focused on it while it hovered and then followed it down to the water, clicking all the way.

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No easy trick. Congrats
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