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Belted Kingfisher
digishooter

Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)

Too much upward angle; should be on level with bird and, once again, that cursed blue sky.
Habitat
Marsh/Estuary
Location
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve: Orange Co., CA., USA
Date taken
March 2009
Scientific name
Ceryle alcyon
Equipment used
Canon 30 D: EF 500 IS L @ 4.0 + 1.4 T/C (effective focal length 700mm) : 1/3200 @ f 6.3 + .33 comp. : ISO 400 : white bal 5500K : Aperture priority mode : fill flash, processed in adobe light room and CS2
I think it is quite good. I find these guys very difficult to shoot, they are always moving. Also, I will take some of that blue sky!! lol
 
I think Bill G said it best, quitchyerbitchin'! ;) Really, a superbly detailed image, Mark! Besides, the blue is deep enough to give a solid neutral bg. Nicely done! :clap:
 
Brilliant bird, he stands out from that lovely blue - so not a problem (green would be). Thanks for showing Mark.
 

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