Before folks start deciding on how natural this is, or whether the photographer is being honest (this happened on another forum) be sure to check out a few of his shots.
I'll provide a quote where I (I don't know why, but I was offended) came to his defense too.
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OK, I did some more looking around and found this from the photographer:
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La foto está realizada en un pequeño acuario instalado en el entorno natural donde vive en total libertad el Martín pescador, gracias por su interés y su tiempo, un saludo.
Usted puede ver un ejemplo de una situación similar en los comentarios de mi foto titulada, Martín Pescador, alta velocidad VII. Common Kingfisher. Alcedo atthis.
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I'm rusty, but I'll give it my best shot.
"The photo was taken in a small aquarium installed [placed] in the natural environment were the Kingfisher lives in complete freedom. Thank you for your interest and your time"
"You can see an example of a similar set up in the comments on my photo titled Kinfisher High Velosity VII."
While some may choose to agree or disagree about how "natural" this is I think calling him a liar is a bit over the top as he seems to have given total disclosure.
geez, those are pretty cool! i got no problem with what he did as long as the bird wasnt injured! very unique. i cant even get one on a stick and he gets one in action. thanks for sharing jim.
A great deal of images are set up in some way, some could be as simple as tossing food. If yo go for something unusual as this one it should be disclosed and there is nothing wrong with it.
I hope no one has thought the photographer just happened to be lurking there with a camera :)
Awesome shot. I wish I was that imaginative. A lot of work went into getting this shot. I'm jealous. Another shot in his portfolio that impressed me was the remote shot he took. He captures a bird flying to the camera and he is in the shot behind the bird with the remote! Amazing.
John
I've seen his work on a Forum from Spain. Given that the BBC total winner is a remote triggered image, I see nothing wrong with his set-up, specially that he discloses the method used.