Kingfisher

© Mark Oxley

Kingfisher

Uploaded: October 22, 2008

Description

Taken with a 500L IS and 1.4 extender giving a total focal length of 700mm. Watched this colourful little bird catch 2 fish before he finaly flew away.

Shot from a blind with the lens supported on a bean bag. 1/800th sec @ f/6.3, ISO 200.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 700.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 22, 2008

Great capture here, Mark.


Dominick #1021102

Ron McEwan October 22, 2008

Absolutely superb, a winner for sure if not on cover of a wildlife book. #6636794

Liz blahh October 22, 2008

Beautifully captured! Great detail, comp & colors! #6637518

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 26, 2008

Gorgeous!!! #6664321

Steven E. Slack October 26, 2008

A really great capture. Kingfishers are difficult to get a picture of, never mind a outstanding capture. good job! #6664921

Kerry Hill October 26, 2008

Fantastic detail and clarity, beautifully captured Mark! #6664927

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 25, 2008

Beautiful bird and colors! #6807041

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