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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jan 1, 2011 3:42:04 GMT
Here is my shot of the Collared Kingfisher that Gabs mentioned in his post. I am a bit reluctant to post it because there are aspects that I don't really like. 1) The yellow plant behind the bird is quite distracting, 2) a straight blurred branch "connects" to the praying mantis and 3) the tips of the beak are also blurred. So I'll just consider this a "documentary" shot of the kingfisher tossing its prey before swallowing it. ;D Canon 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-400, f6.3, 1/320 taken from car window.  |
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Post by mantarey on Jan 1, 2011 10:27:03 GMT
Beautiful dynamic capture bro, love the toss with the very clear details of the prey.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 1, 2011 10:31:10 GMT
I know what you mean. We always want a better picture. But having this picture is better than having none at all. Perfect timing, probably one in a million. I will take it anytime. Well done Bob. Mabuhay.
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Post by gabriel buluran on Jan 2, 2011 11:19:46 GMT
this is the reason why i rushed home and posted my boring capture of this bird, hahaha...
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Post by fred serrano on Jan 3, 2011 2:03:06 GMT
kumusta, bob! still, an excellent environment shot. i hope you got your rhabdornis shots the last time at uplb.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jan 3, 2011 10:15:08 GMT
[quote author=craftsman board=photo thread=7015 post=60131 time=1294020186. i hope you got your rhabdornis shots the last time at uplb.[/quote]
Hi, Fred! Yes, I got the rhabdornis shot but it was way too far for a good image. Are the pratincoles back?
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Post by butchsanjuan on Jan 3, 2011 10:37:39 GMT
Agree with previous posts. I'd have been very happy with this shot. Congrats, Bob!
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 3, 2011 10:57:43 GMT
Great timing on this shot, Bob.
Looks like prayers won't save this unfortunate mantis. ;D
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