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Malachite Kingfisher shows off its prize

Malachite Kingfisher shows off its prize

Captured on an early Winter morning, this Malacahtie Kingfisher was surprisingly very active. Perched on this tree above the water, it patiently waited for its ...
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Captured on an early Winter morning, this Malacahtie Kingfisher was surprisingly very active. Perched on this tree above the water, it patiently waited for its unsuspecting prey to come close enough to the surface for it to ensure success.
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 160 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 2800/10

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May, 2017

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Superb artistry!

Thanks for the compliment Fred!

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