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29-JUN-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Catching a Kingfisher

I find Kingfishers so difficult to photograph! They are flighty, taking flight at the first sight of a human. And they most often see us before we see them. I found a spot where a couple of them were flying around and landing along the pond, and tried getting a shot. The only success I had was this photo, which I am so pleased to get. Guess I can say it was a good day!

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/500s f/6.5 at 357.0mm iso1600 hide exif
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Date/Time29-Jun-2016 07:30:35
MakeNikon
ModelCOOLPIX P900
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length357 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/6.5
ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias0.70
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Buz Kiefer04-Jul-2016 14:37
You must have caught this guy when he was out of breath. They never stay still. Very nice capture, Vern. Vote.
Paul Milholland03-Jul-2016 02:53
Gotta love that spiky hairdo. ;-)
Steve Thuman02-Jul-2016 18:01
Amazing catch! So hard to get close. The zoom on the Coolpix sure helps.
Julie Oldfield02-Jul-2016 14:14
Fantastic detail. V
Tom Munson01-Jul-2016 04:13
Impressive image of this wary bird.
Dan Hoisington 01-Jul-2016 01:42
These are wonderful birds and this is a beautiful example Vern. Congratulations!
Hank Vander Velde01-Jul-2016 00:25
Excellent shot of this elusive bird Vern.
Jeanne Newman30-Jun-2016 23:55
I think you captured that sweet thing perfectly!! V.
Joseph V Higbee30-Jun-2016 23:38
Yes, a very good day! They are tough ones to get, for sure.
Tom LeRoy30-Jun-2016 22:00
Great shot, Vern! I've not been able to get close to one of these. V
MarcViskens30-Jun-2016 19:47
nice shot Vern
Konrad Busslinger30-Jun-2016 19:28
There was a great day! I can imagine how difficult it must be, to get this bird.
Martin Lamoon30-Jun-2016 16:32
Brilliant, a fine capture.
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Gary30-Jun-2016 15:40
They are an elusive bird. Even with my 600mm I have difficulty in getting close enough for a nice image...
Jack Hoying30-Jun-2016 12:53
A good catch indeed! I too have tried many times, but have had little success photographing them.
Jim Coffman30-Jun-2016 12:45
A very nice capture, Vern!
Ruth Voorhis30-Jun-2016 11:09
Great capture, Vern!
Yvonne30-Jun-2016 11:07
Quite an achievement Vern! v
Roger Bailey30-Jun-2016 10:36
A great shot, well caught.
Ed Duverger30-Jun-2016 09:35
A beautiful bird and well captured.
Alexander Kazakov30-Jun-2016 09:26
Nice one! V
Hennie & Lies Lammers30-Jun-2016 08:46
Great shot of this nice bird. V
John Shen Photography30-Jun-2016 08:30
Wow, super amazing & great capture! 😃👍
Bryan Murahashi30-Jun-2016 05:43
Great shot of this shy bird. V
Bea.30-Jun-2016 05:29
This is a beauty, well caught.
Helen Betts30-Jun-2016 05:13
They are definitely interesting looking birds, and you captured this one quite nicely.
J Ponces30-Jun-2016 05:07
Fantastic frontal portrait! I really love them, and I know how difficult they are!
joseantonio30-Jun-2016 05:06
brilliant capture.Love it.V
Greg W30-Jun-2016 05:05
Wow, they never let you get so close, great catch.
globalgadabout30-Jun-2016 04:50
well done Vern...they are skittish and elusive..
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