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Pied Kingfisher with Fish

A pied Kingfisher trying to kill a fish before he could eat it. The fish was far too large and just wouldn't fit done his throat....
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A pied Kingfisher trying to kill a fish before he could eat it. The fish was far too large and just wouldn't fit done his throat.
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cameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II

settings Aperture 56/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/3200 Focal Length 400/1 

upload_dateNov, 2016

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50 Comments |
Speejink PRO
 
Speejink February 17, 2017
Wow! I don't even know what to say!
barbararybolt PRO+
 
barbararybolt March 06, 2017
Wonderful image. Your timing was perfect!
SusanBurroughs
 
SusanBurroughs March 15, 2017
Absolutely incredible! I love it.
Kerro
 
Kerro March 17, 2017
Awesome shot.Well caught,( sorry about the pun)
howln1 PRO+
 
howln1 March 23, 2017
Amazing capture! Love it!
ShellyRwanda Platinum
 
ShellyRwanda March 28, 2017
Stunning - where were you?
Nripen Kalita
 
Nripen Kalita April 12, 2017
Extraordinary shot....Speechless!!
Merlot
 
Merlot April 13, 2017
Wow pretty hot images love them
Coshooter
 
Coshooter April 14, 2017
Great timing!
mariannebesselsen
 
mariannebesselsen April 15, 2017
fantastic
jackrabbit2
 
jackrabbit2 April 15, 2017
Wow! Simply Wow! Good eye--great skill in capturing this!
LoriJo PRO+
 
LoriJo April 16, 2017
Great Shot!!
calimero
 
calimero April 17, 2017
Magnifique !!!!
barbarawallace_1301
 
barbarawallace_1301 April 17, 2017
Truly remarkable!!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 April 18, 2017
Fantastic !
karinpelton
 
karinpelton April 23, 2017
This is a fantastic photo!!! Would love to have seen that!!!
Jacqui-scott PRO+
 
Jacqui-scott April 24, 2017
Excellent capture, a shot that most of us dream about
kstandley
 
kstandley June 03, 2017
Wow what a shot
Sebastian_poc
 
Sebastian_poc July 02, 2017
Perfect timing :)
justkim1106 PRO+
 
justkim1106 July 08, 2017
Great job capturing this moment!
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq November 05, 2017
Incredible image - wow!
michelletracey
 
michelletracey February 01, 2018
This is a great action shot!!
Julia_137
 
Julia_137 August 02, 2018
Great picture ! Come and check out a few of mine sometime 😃😄
Doodlebeary PRO+
 
Doodlebeary September 28, 2018
Wow ... what else can I say? What incredible timing. How long did that perfect image take you?
davidjohnmartin
 
davidjohnmartin October 05, 2018
Awesome capture ....
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 December 31, 2018
Amazing capture!
Hood PRO+
 
Hood January 18, 2019
Perfect timing...way to go!!!!
keepclicking
 
keepclicking January 18, 2019
What a stunning capture
Artmann PRO+
 
Artmann June 17, 2019
Awesome Shot. I am adding this one to my favorites for this competition
bobtoye Platinum
 
bobtoye September 08, 2019
Fantastic catch, for sure!
margaretgodfrey PRO
 
margaretgodfrey November 11, 2019
Fabulous capture. Congrats on People's Choice :)
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots November 11, 2019
Amazing capture. Congrats!
sandrarust
 
sandrarust November 15, 2019
Stellar and perfect!
kristenfelzscofield
 
kristenfelzscofield January 22, 2020
Wow! Great capture!
sabrinajoseph
 
sabrinajoseph May 21, 2020
Magnificent photo. Where was it taken ?
Klikapic
 
Klikapic August 18, 2020
SPELL BINDING!!!!🌹
GeorginaPendlebury
 
GeorginaPendlebury August 30, 2020
Amazing 😍 fantastic shot!
susieboard
 
susieboard November 07, 2020
outstanding shot!
annetteflottwell Platinum
 
annetteflottwell November 24, 2020
spectacular iconic shot
blaner3
 
blaner3 November 24, 2020
Perfect shot!
ronjudyluv2travel Platinum
 
ronjudyluv2travel December 04, 2020
Incredible...timing is everything (almost)!
keepclicking
 
keepclicking January 19, 2021
Incredible capture, congratulations
HerEyesOn Platinum
 
HerEyesOn January 23, 2021
Absolutely brilliant
melzonejohnson
 
melzonejohnson January 31, 2021
Awesome picture
terrymccollum Ultimate
 
terrymccollum March 20, 2021
Congratulations your photo made my favorites list. Well Done!
terrymccollum Ultimate
 
terrymccollum March 20, 2021
Congratulations on your People's Choice Award. Well Done!
JayneBug Platinum
 
JayneBug March 21, 2021
Perfect timing and capture. Congratulations on your award.
KathyHolliker PRO
 
KathyHolliker March 28, 2021
WOW! WOW! WOW!
derekeades Platinum
 
derekeades May 22, 2021
Congratulations on the win
Manoranjan Ultimate
 
Manoranjan August 27, 2021
Very beautiful

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