The malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus)

in #photofeed5 years ago

This tiny bird is found all over Africa around marshy areas where they can catch fish, they sometimes also catch insects and spiders.

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The malachite kingfisher is the original bird that got me into birding, I wanted to spot one, when I saw one I wanted to work on photographing one, now I am working on taking the perfect photograph of the malachite kingfisher.

I like this photo, but sadly I had to push the ISO really hard so the image is too noisy for my taste, but this is a good beginning, I know that in the future I will get the image I want if I put the time into it.

This image was taken at Rietvlei Nature reserve in Cape Town, South Africa.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Table+Bay+Nature+Reserve-+Rietvlei+Section/@-33.8369937,18.4917672,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1dcc5f1e896f7b3f:0xcbe17513faea5c05!8m2!3d-33.8369937!4d18.4939559

I hope you guys like the post and believe me, when I get that shot I will share it with you guys!

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I understand why you want to photograph it... very beautiful plumage with these colors.



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