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wildpix Registered since 09th Jan 2009Sat 12-May-12 03:12 PM
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"Giant Kingfisher"
Sat 12-May-12 03:12 PM by wildpix

Nairobi, KE
          

Megaceryle m.maxima While shooting swallow on a branch overlooking a small stream, this guy, after making an impromptu arrival scaring the swallows away in the process, landed behind a branch, made for a nice headshot though.

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600mm f/4
1/2000s f/4
iso 250

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af4nc Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Jul 2007Sat 12-May-12 11:14 PM
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Yardley, US
          

Nice portrait

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Robert OToole Silver Member Nikonian since 14th Mar 2012Sat 12-May-12 11:52 PM
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Carson, US
          

Looks sharp and detail is great.

Really like this species, hope I can make it back to Africa soon.

Image would be stronger with more room in front (lead room) of the bird and less behind the birds head.

Also the out of focus branch is a little distracting unfortunately.

Robert

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