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Jonners



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The belt of cloud that had threatened to cut out the light turned up up sure enough at Lackford Lakes this evening. This chap was one of a couple of males chasing each other around over one of the ponds, but taking time out to feed too. He suddenly popped up off his perch and hovered right in front of the hide, just long enough for me to grab a couple of shots, albeit only at 1/50s, and even then at ISO800. I reckon I just about got away with it.
· Date: Wed June 22, 2011 · Views: 716
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Keywords: Kingfisher Alcedo atthis Lackford Lakes Canon
Camera Information: Canon 7D with 400mm f5.6 on monopod resting in public hide
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the naturelover

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Wed June 22, 2011 6:27pm

BEAUTIFUL!!! a bird I would dearly love to picture.

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BillyPilgrim
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Thu June 23, 2011 10:43am

Very nice shot Jonners made especially difficult as they don't hang around in the hover for long.

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Fri June 24, 2011 8:38am

Fantastic photo - thanks for sharing!



I think the lack of light has worked in your favour - this image has a sense of movement that a crystal clear, high shutter speed shot would never be able to convey. Love it!
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Jonners

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Fri June 24, 2011 3:37pm

Thanks very much folks

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