Mike Powell

Posted in Autumn, Birds, Nature, Photography, wildlife | Tagged Belted Kingfisher, Canon 50D, female Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, queenfisher, Tamron 150-600mm, Woodbridge VA | 6 Comments

6 Responses

1. on October 20, 2018 at 2:18 pm | Reply kenneturner

   Nice creative shot.

   
   
   • on October 20, 2018 at 2:23 pm | Reply Mike Powell

     Thanks, kenne. When the kingfisher landed in the little tree almost directly in front of me in the distance, I was standing in the open. There was no way I could move more than a couple of inches to the side without spooking the bird, so I did the best I could and framed the shot so the bird’s eyes and bill were pretty much visible. Sometimes creativity is the only option available or is forced on us by the conditions. 🙂

     
     
2. on October 20, 2018 at 3:18 pm | Reply Dan Antion

   He’s a handsome rascal.

   
   
3. on October 20, 2018 at 3:29 pm | Reply exploringcolour

   Good one! 🙂

   
   
4. on October 20, 2018 at 9:17 pm | Reply Ellen Jennings

   Great way to take advantage of a setup, Mike!

   
   
5. on October 20, 2018 at 9:45 pm | Reply Molly Lin Dutina

   Yes, I think it the crown fits it should be worn 😉

   
   

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