Sacred Kingfisher

by Rob Drummond

Gallery: AvianPosted August 17, 2012136 views15 comments

This bird was using the last of the light to try for its supper

1D4 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 800 f8 1/250 +2/3

cheers
Rob

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on August 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Very nice. like the light on this guy. Good sharpness and color. Also like the BG, sets the bird off well. TFS.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Wonderful species ! Never heard of it, so thanks for the introduction! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 17, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Gorgeous light, Rob, and a nice clean presentation.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on August 17, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Wonderful light and interesting composition.
Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

The golden hour really can add some interesting light to an image, very nice composition and I like eye contact in this image, way to go.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Nice light; nice and close.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on August 17, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Now that's some sweet light Rob. The background really sets this guy off. Good sharpness and detail, great perch, pose and composition. You nailed it all with this one Rob.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on August 17, 2012 at 8:21 PM

If I ever got an image this good I would probably faint dead away.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM

I love the colors on the bird. Great composition, too. A very nice image!

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Excellent pose, eye contact and light

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 18, 2012 at 12:37 AM

Great bird posing beautifully for you in sweet light. Love that top notch.

Excellent portrait Rob

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 18, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Don't think I've ever seen this one. A real beauty, Rob. Great light and you caught him smiling.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 18, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Excellent, Rob. We have the Belted in my area, but I've never had any luck with them.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 18, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Gorgeous lighting, sweet portrait Rob

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Comment posted by Toya Heatley on August 19, 2012 at 9:42 PM

Perfect! Love the colours, nice and sharp. Great shot!

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