A crested kingfisher trying to catch a fish - Explore

            A crested kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris) jumped to water trying to catch a fish. The following shots revealed that the attempt was unsuccessful, although the bird was so close to the target.  In Aichi, Japan.

ヤマセミが魚を狙って飛び込みました。魚はビックリしていますが、後のショットを見ると逃げ切ったようです。

Taken on: December 8, 2015

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ヤマセミ

Megaceryle lugubris

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Japan

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flying

catch

fish

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Camera: Nikon D810, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, 700mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D810
Lens:	500.0 mm f/4.0
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	700mm
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	-2 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 15.0 (Windows)
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