Belted Kingfisher


Posted by Doug Rodda on Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:36 am

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Nikon 500mm F4P/F4 Velvia +1. These guys are starting to show up at their usual winter haunts. Hope to better my files soon!

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by Scott Allen on Sat Nov 29, 2003 11:40 am
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This image looks pretty good on my monitor :wink: The only nit I have is a little stronger catch light.

Overall, very well done!
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Great light and shooting to you all!

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by ajhand on Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:33 pm
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Nice one, Doug. The kingfisher prospects up my way are not looking too promising so far this winter. A couple of birds are around, but not in an approachable situation. This one should keep you covered for years, however.

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by Jim Zipp on Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:42 pm
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Hey Doug,
Great perch and background. I too hope to find an approachable female this winter!
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by NDCheryl on Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:52 pm
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Well done. Great colors in bird and BG. Only wish would be for a bit more catchlight.
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by Bill Whala on Sat Nov 29, 2003 1:27 pm
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Beautiful shot, Doug. The pose is excellent and I just love that background. Very nice!!
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by Paul Fusco on Sat Nov 29, 2003 3:33 pm
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Nice one, Doug! Beautiful BG.
I also wish to get some more shots of kingfishers this winter. I'll take male or female!

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by Alexandre Vaz on Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:01 pm
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Nice shot. Is the catch-light exactly like it was on film or did you enhanced it in PS? I'm asking this because it doesn't look very natural to me...
 

by Doug Rodda on Sat Nov 29, 2003 5:01 pm
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No I didn't touch the catchlight ( or lack of!), USM and smudged an area on the left. Doug
 

by Wayne Ellis on Sat Nov 29, 2003 5:04 pm
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Doug,

I like it a lot, well done m8t.
Comments and reposts welcome

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by Bruce Sherman on Sat Nov 29, 2003 5:27 pm
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Nice catch, Doug. I would take this one in a heartbeat.
 

by Bob Ettinger on Sat Nov 29, 2003 6:30 pm
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Doug,

Really nice one.
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by Alan Murphy on Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:54 pm
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Great photo Doug. Love the BG.
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by Laura Stiefel on Sun Nov 30, 2003 1:24 pm
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I love everything about this. That background is gorgeous!
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by Bob eliasen on Mon Dec 01, 2003 12:22 am
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I really like this shot of a tough bird to get on film. Great background!

I think viewers are looking at the white speck near bill thinking that is the eye. The eye is further back in head with a faint catchlight.
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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Dec 01, 2003 8:54 am
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Excellent image. This is one of the birds that always eludes me. They're either sitting on telephone wires or very skittish.
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