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Darter

Darter (male in breeding plumage). A widespread resident in the Indian sub-continent apart from North-West, North-East and the Himalayas. Often swims with head and neck above the water and body below. Spends much time drying its spread wings and tail while sitting on a favoured perch. Slowly submerges into the water while diving.

 

FL: 320, F/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO: 800.

Location: Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 21.1.2013.

Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8 ED VR-II + Nikkor AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III.

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Uploaded on July 27, 2015