Need help to ID this bird as well

[knoxknocks]

Me a newbie at photographing birds. Just happen to shoot this one at Changi Village this morning (actually went there to shoot boats)



Just curious to find out what bird this is?

[2100]

That's the collared kingfisher.

[ccplim]

Originally Posted by 2100 That's the collared kingfisher.

And the most common KF around

[knoxknocks]

wow...thanks!

[ccplim]

Originally Posted by knoxknocks wow...thanks!

What setup are you using? Doesn't look like newbie to me leh

[Garion]

Nice shot of the collared KF there. Love the colours. Yah dun mind if u could share your setup too.

[knoxknocks]

Originally Posted by Garion Nice shot of the collared KF there. Love the colours. Yah dun mind if u could share your setup too.

Was using a Sigma 70-200mm on 20D - 200mm, f4, ISO 100, 1/250 - lucky didn't shake too much! So happen that the kf decided to land on a tree near where I was resting after shooting bumboats

I'm still a newbie. Don't believe ask PLRBEAR. I'm currently taking classes from him hehe

But thanks for all your kind and encouraging comments!!

[joeyao]

From a newbie to a newbie

Excellent shot! You were very fortunate to be able to shoot this chap with a 200mm lens! You must have been very close?

[reachme2003]

wow! KF obliged you with a side glance for you to capture her.

[knoxknocks]

beginner's luck I guess. I was very close. It was just above me on a branch.

Only had 1 shot. Once I snapped, it flew away. Maybe becos 20D mirror slap too loud heheh