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Japper Member Experience Level: Unranked Registered: August 2007 Location: Vlaardingen, The Netherlands Posts: 161	Here's an older shot that I wanted to share with you. The first time I photographed kingfishers the light was really low and snow was in the air. Luckely I was able to get some sharp shots when the snow finally came down.
	· Date: Tue 4/9/2007 · Views: 604 · Tags: 1 ·
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	Camera used?: Canon EOS10D
	Lens Used?: Canon EF300/2.8L USM
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J.C.

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Tue 4/9/2007 08:16

Beautiful shot. The rain adds something for me, as one never really gets to see a shot like this. Well done

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Herman007

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Tue 4/9/2007 08:18

to an African this feels like a christmascard picture!!! Excellent picture!!!!

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Geurt

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Tue 4/9/2007 08:22

Hmmm, so did your KF's not evolve to have fur lined feet etc for such cold weather, man it must be cold to duck into those waters for a meal, whiles it is snowing!

Well done here Jasper, I like the general comp, exposure and pin sharp subject.

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MikeP
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Tue 4/9/2007 08:51

Great image, pin sharp, like the motion of the snow vwd!

Pine

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Tue 4/9/2007 08:58

Very well done, I like this image lots, nice perch and comp and the falling snow does it for me and no motion blur from shivering MK or photographer

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Lee Slabber
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Tue 4/9/2007 09:08

A lovely image, which we don't get to see in this country, all that often.

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Frans Swanepoel

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Tue 4/9/2007 10:36

I like it very much Jasper.Well captured and thank you 4 sharing it with us.

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FlightLine

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Tue 4/9/2007 11:05

Jasper, Beautiful bird this is. Great colour, sharpness and comp.
Perch - texture and lichens, adds a nice touch of texture and colour as well.
Inspiring work! FL.

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Peter Delaney
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Tue 4/9/2007 11:10

lovely image!!!

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Tue 4/9/2007 11:53

Lovely ... streaky snow is a winner for me!!

hTr

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Tue 4/9/2007 11:58

Outstanding Capture and the Envionment with the rain/snow adds to the Feeling

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Tue 4/9/2007 13:28

motion of the snow really adds to the picture. well done here

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Tue 4/9/2007 14:17

This is such an unusual shot. A KF in snow. A great image, with great colours and nice and sharp. Thanks for sharing.

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Tue 4/9/2007 14:36

About as good as it gets Japper

(you can keep the snow though... thats why I moved to SA 7 years ago.... to leave all that behind

) Love the colours of these KF's and you have captured them perfectly together with the lichen. The posture, perch and comp couldnt be better imo, john

Chris van Rooyen
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Tue 4/9/2007 16:15

works well, great atmosphere

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Tue 4/9/2007 16:16

Its all been said, just a VWD from me. Love it.

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Tue 4/9/2007 17:52

JApper- this is amazing- well seen and captured.

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Tue 4/9/2007 18:00

Stunning

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fram

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Tue 4/9/2007 20:07

Ditto all above. Excellent.

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MichaelB

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Wed 5/9/2007 03:15

Somthing so different for us here in Africa - photograph taken perfectly, all technicals spot on - thanks for sharing

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Wed 5/9/2007 06:22

Beautifull image, thx for sharing.

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Thu 6/9/2007 15:47

Tremendous image. To get such vibrant colours on a snowy day is wonderful and the sense of movement in the BG makes this extra special.

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Mon 10/9/2007 07:46

Japper, great image, technicals are brilliant, vwd

Richard Rule
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Mon 10/9/2007 10:50

Japper, you have once again produced a winner. This is stunning. It would be great if you left the EXIF data on the image. RR

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Mon 10/9/2007 10:57

Thanks all for the overwhelming reactions. Regarding the information: this was shot using a Canon EOS10D + Canon EF300/2.8L USM + hide

All the best!

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Mon 10/9/2007 18:34

Congratulations on POW.Great shot!!!

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