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Indigo-banded Kingfisher
Romy Ocon

Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus)

(a Philippine endemic, male)
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Habitat
Uncommon, restricted to clear fresh water streams up to at least 1500 m.
Location
Tiaong, Quezon Province, Philippines
Date taken
November 27, 2005
Scientific name
Ceyx cyanopectus
Equipment used
350D + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG), using MLU at 0.5 sec, 800 mm, f/10, ISO 200, manual exposure
DOC
I will add my humble remark - Unbelievable !
( i have already seen this pic somewhere else on the net -probably in your site- don't quite remember ).
AStonishing achievement - but considering it's Romy Ocon - then im not surprised.
Lovely!!!
 
Vesna Zadravec
What a beauty!
Perfect shot which enhances naturaly vivid feathers colouring.
I agree, this is among the best photos in Birdforum.
 
ChrisCharles
You really have the Sigmonster singing Romy. I second Tom Tarrants request for tutorials.
Chris
 

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