Pied kingfisher

[Jonathan Ashton]

Tripod Canon 7D Canon 500mm f4 L IS ISO 400 1/2500 sec f5.6
Not quite the usual hovering pose, I thought it was just a little different. I was hiding behind bushes whilst he was hovering, I think I must have caught his attention.
All C&C welcome.


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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, yes to being different from the normal hovering pose, but I like this due to the fact that he has interest in you. Well exposed, sharp where it counts, and I do like the wind swept feathers.

[gail bisson]

The unique head angle makes this a super shot.
Good IQ and I like the fact that the head did not merge with the far wing,
Gail

[dankearl]

Wild looking pose, getting the head sharp makes it work.
A non sky BG would have been really nice!

[Austin Thomas]

An interesting pose Jon which because it is different holds my attention. Excellent control of the point of focus and very well exposed.

Looks like you had a good trip.

Cheers

Austin

[Robert Holguin]

Sweet shot!!!
I really like the head angle, sharp where it needs to be, and great comp.
Well done.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks very much for the kind comments everyone.

[Satish Ranadive]

Jonathan:
Very sweet image.Love the pose with head tilt,very nicely exposed, sharp where it counts.

Regards,
Satish.