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Ken Watkins
08-07-2012, 09:48 AM
I do not know whether the extra long perch works or not but I quite like the way it has determined the position of the Kingfisher.
Taken on Lake Manze Channel, Selous Game Reserve, 5th July 2012, from a drifting boat.
EOS 1D MkIII
70-200mm G2.8 MkII at 70mm
F3.5, ISO 400, 1/500
laurie golden
08-07-2012, 10:05 AM
I think the perch and the leaves on the right are a good balance for the bird - a very nice composition. I like the water drops on the sharp bird.
Doug Brown
08-07-2012, 12:07 PM
The perch works well IMO, as do the head angle and image sharpness. I could see cropping a little off the top.
gail bisson
08-07-2012, 02:14 PM
This is really nice Ken.
I really like the perch and the water droplets and wet feathers of the MKF.
You managed a really nice clean BG as well!
Gail
Jack Breakfast
08-07-2012, 02:29 PM
Lovely! Truly! Try getting a belted kingfisher at 70mm in my neck of the woods! Har har. Painterly and sweet, this one is.
Jim Crosswell
08-07-2012, 06:50 PM
I like the pose, perch and sharpness. Nice image Ken!
Tony Whitehead
08-08-2012, 04:15 AM
I like the perch and comp, Ken. Agree with Doug on a little off the top. I might be tempted to warm the image slightly to bring out the colour in the flank plumage. The water droplets really add to the image.
Stu Bowie
08-08-2012, 10:13 AM
Hi Ken, an opportunity well used here. Great clean shot of the MK, super pose, and the droplets add interest. Just love the curved perch, and yes to taking some off the top. :w3
Ken Watkins
08-08-2012, 10:04 PM
Thanks everybody, for your comments and suggestions. I have done a re-post which I hope incorporates everything.
What do you think?
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