Kingfisher

Gallery: AvianPosted October 3, 2010168 views20 comments

A juvenile male kingfisher taken recently

Slight crop from the right for better comp

Nikon D3x
500mm + 1.4x
ISO 250
F/7.1
S/S 1/100s

Brian

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Danny Laredo on October 3, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Sweet pose BG and perch.
On my monitor the BG seems a bit noisy.
Would like to see more of the perch.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 3, 2010 at 12:27 PM

Very nice image. I like everything about it.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Lee fisher on October 3, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Looks good in this gallery too,
Lee

Registered on September 10, 2010, 13 Posts, 89 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 3, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Hi Brian,

Welcome to NPN's avian critique gallery, it is a great place to learn and share information. I've found I have learned as much giving critiques as getting them by careful observation of the image and the techs used to create the image.

The simplicity of this kingfisher photo is very appealing to me, I like the pose, the great natural colors, background, cattail perch and the comp you used. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on October 3, 2010 at 1:04 PM

Simple and elegant.
Bravo on your first post and welcome!

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 3, 2010 at 1:08 PM

No nits here! Welcome and a great first post! Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on October 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM

Lovely photo of this male. Welcome!

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on October 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM

Awesome BG on this one Brian and a truly excellent image, if it were mine I'd lift the contrast a little, just to give it a little more punch.

Were you and Lee Fisher on the same workshop ?

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on October 3, 2010 at 2:44 PM

Beautiufl comp and artful capture of those amazing colors. Excellent details and he picked quite a good perch.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Scott on October 3, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Thanks all, and to Andy well me and Lee actually wasnt on a workshop what it actually was is that we had the use of a site to ourselfs for the day and made the most of it

Registered on September 19, 2010, 13 Posts, 34 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on October 3, 2010 at 3:13 PM

Sorry Brian, I thought you said it was a workshop in the original post but no probs, both yourself and Lee certainly did make the most of it and have produced some cracking images.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on October 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Wonderful shot! Simple but perfect.

Congrats

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 3, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Very nice image for all the reasons mentioned. His kind of grumpy, pudgy looks makes me think of Winston Churchill.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 3, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Welcome Brian. This looks very good to me. Love the colors throughout.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 3, 2010 at 6:26 PM

Wonderful shot Brian, great image quality. Look forward to more shots.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 3, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Lovely capture with excellnet detail, nice perch and background too.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 4, 2010 at 2:27 PM

Welcome Brian, a wonderful first post, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on October 4, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Very colorful little fellow. I like the perch, the BG, and the comp. Nice work, and welcome to the Gallery!

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Bartsch on October 5, 2010 at 2:34 PM

I love everything about this one Brian. Excellent capture. Thank you for sharing.

Registered on December 1, 2003, 80 Posts, 354 Comments

Comment posted by Lynn Daley on October 6, 2010 at 2:37 PM

Brian, I love the stark simplicity of this shot. The background color is a perfect foil for the bird's colors. Beautiful detail, composition and lighting, too. A winner! Best regards, Lynnmarie

Registered on October 6, 2010, 2 Posts, 7 Comments