Malachite-Kingfisher

[J van Noordwyk]

Hi everybody
I have hundreds of MK photos taken ower the past few years.
This sub adult is my latest favourite I think it's the BG and detail that does the trick for me.
I have done sharpening,NR and a 50% + corp

Camera and shooting info

-Camera Canon 1D MK 4
-Lens Canon 500 f4
-F 6.3
-SS 1/2500
-ISO 800
-EXO +0.3 stop

Crits and Comments is so welcome
Regards Johan

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Beautiful bird, nice detail and BG. Maybe a bit more room below would be better. well done.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful and colorful image.

[J van Noordwyk]

Thanks Sanjeev and Frank jour views and comments is much appreciated.

[Karl Egressy]

Beutiful bird, nice pose and smooth background.

[Don Nelson]

Excellent feather detail and great head turn.
I love these little Malachites -- wish they'd been imported to the states (trade for Engish sparrow and Starling LOL)

[PhilCook]

Stunning shot and subject matter....and lucky you being able to get so many shots of these beauties. Certainly a kaleidoscope of color on this bird and liking the minimalistic composition and smooth backdrop