Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) by Nick Powell

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29-AUG-2008

The first kingfisher I've photographed at Stodmarsh this year,
I've lost track of the hours I've spent waiting for one to turn up!

Canon EOS 30D ,Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
1/250s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso400 full exif

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thamal		27-Jul-2011 01:59
Hello there... I was pondering for a cuple of weeks between the Sigma 120-400 and 150-500,just returned the 120-400 and got the 150-500.Was browsing the net to look for some quality pics off the lens.Amazing pictures.I am glad I purchased this lens.Credit to you for shooting these amazing photos with this lens.I shoot with Nikon and this is is my first 3rd party lens.Look forward to taking some quality pics.Thanks for showing these photos. Thamal Toronto,Canada

Guest		18-Feb-2009 03:05
Congrads on your patience. Great shot

Patricia Kay		12-Oct-2008 16:52
Another great capture...love them all!! VVV

Guest		05-Sep-2008 11:07
Great capture! My compliments!

Margaret Sloan		31-Aug-2008 19:14
Excellent shot of a beautiful bird! Patience pays off!

Bill Robinson		30-Aug-2008 09:31
Your patience has been rewarded ! Great catch Nick.

laine82		30-Aug-2008 05:25
A really pretty bird, Nick & great catch.

Marco Valk		29-Aug-2008 21:30
great catch!

lou_rozensteins		29-Aug-2008 20:28
Nice shot too! Well done.

Sandi Whitteker		29-Aug-2008 19:06
Congrats on your patience for this great capture. Bird, fish, and a great perch. Perfect!

Steve Morris		29-Aug-2008 18:55
Excellent capture of this shy bird!! BV

Gerard Koehl		29-Aug-2008 18:33
Magnifique prise... C'est un oiseau que j'adore et là, il est majestueux avec ce poisson dans son bec. V

Guest		29-Aug-2008 18:10
You're very lucky Nick! I have no luck since I started chasing this bird for months now. Excellent capture!

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