I was waiting for this guy to take off to the left, which most times he would have. I have the take off shot, but he actually turned around and flew away from me. These Kingfishers normally perch on higher branches scanning the water below for fish. Taken about a year ago at Mankwe hide, Pilanesberg Nature reserve.
Canon 50D
100400 @ 200mm
1/1000
F/7.1
ISO 400
Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held