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Very illusive
© garrettparkinson
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Uploaded: 01/10/11 4:26 AM GMT
Very illusive
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I have been trying for years to get close to a Belted Kingfisher, but to no avail. Usually by the time I see one, I am too close and it takes off. When I see one in flight it always lands way off in the distance. This past Friday was a special day and one finally let me get within range (50-100 feet). Here she is... An interesting fact about Belted Kingfishers is that they are an example of reverse sexual dimorphism..... meaning the female is the more attractively colored than the male, and.... the male is the one that sits on the nest.
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This little fellow would be a hit in the punk world. Great colors and congrats on finding and capturing this little guy.
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Billy
What a great shot of this guy! Never heard of him so I had to look him up on line and what to my surprise..he lives in my area yearly! Heck, now I'm going to have to hit the nature preserves more in search of this bird.
You hard work paid off on getting a shot of this bird. The clarity and details are just perfect.
You hard work paid off on getting a shot of this bird. The clarity and details are just perfect.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
Way to go!! I have never been able to get a close shot of one either! They are lots of fun to watch and to listen to, but so hard to capture on film! You really nailed this one!
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Maybe they started the women's lib movement years ago Garrett. Your persistence paid off. What a great shot. Spiked look and all.
VFS-TicK
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
Wow stunning photo and lovely close up detail and i love the head gear on that bird.
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You wrote: "An interesting fact about Belted Kingfishers is that they are an example of reverse sexual dimorphism..... meaning the female is the more attractively colored than the male, and.... the male is the one that sits on the nest."
Well, finally somebody got it right and it took a bird! Love the bird's hairdo.
Well, finally somebody got it right and it took a bird! Love the bird's hairdo.
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....meaning the female is the more attractively colored than the male....
/\ just as in the human world....lol...
Beautiful shot of this beauty, you were lucky to shoot one :o)
/\ just as in the human world....lol...
Beautiful shot of this beauty, you were lucky to shoot one :o)
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Carpe Diem!
It's about time men did a little of the work lol:) Fantastic shot and I love the birds hair do':)
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The most precious jewel you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children♥
Amazing shot!..the detail and composition is spot on!...
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* A picture is the expression of an impression * .. .. OwdBob'sGallery
She's great! Excellent timing with loads of details. I feel a bit better now, chasing them (with the camera!) with crazy results... lol My new favorite bird photo! Thank you for sharing her.
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WOW, what a Spectacular image of this fellow, just gave this a 10. Your photography is amazing Garrett, keep it up
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Great Image. You do seem to come up with the best bird photos on Caedes. Good job, Garriett.
Vic
Vic
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So jealous, would love to capture a Kingfisher - my favourite bird. Fabulous capture.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
A terrific shot, Garrett, and well worth the persistent effort. Excellent camera work and composition. With that punk hairdo, this is the cutest bird I've seen in a long time.
- Steve
- Steve
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