Blue-Bellied-Roller

[keith mitchell]

Nikon D4
Nikon300ml 2.8
1/800@F4
iso 1000


Picture taken on a trip I had to the Gambia a few months ago ,managed to get this on to sit and pose for me for a short time ,the Blue on these birds is really amazing hope I have captured it right.

Thanks for looking and your comments on my last post.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Keith I reckon you have it spot on, lovely shot and a fine pose.

[MiroslavMaric]

Great shot, nice position of the bird. BG color is well balanced and the bird is sharp. Like the eye contact. Little bit more contrast would like to see. Cheers! Miro.

[Andy Shepherd]

Ey Up, matey...bet you didn't get that down Worlaby Carrs, ha, ha. Looks good to me, Keith.

[Marina Scarr]

What a very cool looking bird, and you have presented it beautifully. The pose and light were in your favor. The perch is full of character and texture. Love that pointy tail. I am not normally a fan of the squarish crop but it works well here.

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Everything about this pic is simply top class, well done Keith!

[Craig Brelsford]

Pleasing through and through. Great work!

[keith mitchell]

Thanks a lot folks,was not sure if I had got this right it was a different ball game with all that sunshine in the Gambia(not a lot in North Lincolnshire UK)found it a bit difficult the light certainly sorted the men from the boys, I fell into the latter category.:e3Did not get a lot more but I have this bird in other poses that I might post at a later date.


Cheers Keith.:S3:

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image. Lovely shades of blue's. Very nice look back pose, nice details , exposure spot on, beautiful BG and composition.
Seeing for the first time. TFS.

Regards,
Satish.

[gail bisson]

This is a new bird for me and what a beauty!
Love the light and the texture in the perch.
Great IQ as well.
I like your comp but could see a version with a bit off the LHS.
I really like the way the colors in the BG compliment the colors of the roller.
Great image,
gail

[Joseph Przybyla]

Beautiful bird, nicely shown. Love you image, wish it were mine.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Keith, looks spot on to me, nice work. :cheers:

TFS
Steve

[Andrew Robinson]

Absolute belter Keith, glad it has got the well deserved response.

Andrew

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Such a gorgeous bird and image. Love the pose the angled light and the simple but beautiful perch. Details are great and the non-competing plain bg is a plus. Nothing against square crops, but I go more vert here. Nice work Keith.

[Binu John]

Beautiful shot! Love the light, exposure, pose and details! Very well done, Keith!

[David Salem]

All looks great to me. Love the subject and the light. One of your best!! Well done

[keith mitchell]

Thanks a lot folks much appreciated.

Cheers Keith.