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27-NOV-2005

IMG_0883-profile.jpg

Indigo-banded Kingfisher
(a Philippine endemic, male)

Scientific name - Alcedo cyanopecta

Habitat - Uncommon, restricted to clear fresh water streams up to at least 1500 m.

[350D + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG)

Canon EOS 350D
1/50s f/7.1 at 687.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Danny Tuason29-Jan-2009 15:05
Beautiful shot!!! Big vote!!!
Sonja Ross05-Nov-2008 03:11
What a beautiful bird, and beautifully taken.
Guest 23-Feb-2008 18:27
Excellent shot! Your bird shots Romy amazes me, I couldn't believe we have lots of different exotic birds in our beloved, the Philippines! Thanks for sharing them to the world!
wildoat20-Jan-2008 22:55
That is by far the best photo I have ever seen of this bird in this pose.
Amazing colour and detail.
thanks for sharing.
Yves Rubin17-Oct-2007 01:48
Wonderful picture, so much personality and expression in this lovely bird. Huge vote!
Guest 27-Jul-2007 10:13
You've extracted every cent worth from the investment in the sigmonster with your excellent shots.
None19-Dec-2006 03:06
Great shot
Guest 01-Sep-2006 05:26
Beautiful shot. Absolutely love this bird. Nice job.
TS. Bok30-Mar-2006 11:38
Amazing shot!. Looks like the Sigmonster is an excellent lens.
Guest 24-Mar-2006 01:44
Romy, all I ca say it is the best photo on the web, WOW. JUst beautiful.
Al 23-Dec-2005 10:11
Incroyable !!! magnifique !! photographie extraordinaire !! bravo !!!
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