Belted Kingfisher

Uploaded: November 17, 2012

Description

The Belted Kingfisher has been eluding me for years - flighty little guys. Finally got a pretty good image. Now if he would just pose this nicely on a natural perch, perhaps with something tasty in his beak!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 840.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Ann Coates level-classic November 17, 2012

Ha, love your comments. You did well to get this one by the sounds of it. I love his fancy hair. A terrific capture here. #1498871

John Connolly November 17, 2012

A wonderful wildlife capture Leslie! You do some remarkable work with birds, your gallery is looking fantastic at the moment! #10423085

Lucy Abrao level-classic November 17, 2012

Wonderful capture of this beautiful animal.
Lucy
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Kevin Nugent level-classic November 17, 2012

It's a great reward when you get a shot like this! Excellent capture! #10423506

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