Grey-headed Kingfisher

[Bill Dix]

Another KF species from Botswana. We only saw this one on a few occasions.

D500, Sigma 150-600C @ 600mm; ISO 3200, 1/2000s @ f/7.1 manual. HH

[Isaac Grant]

The bird stands out really well against the dark background. Perch is very nice with the green foliage and that little stem. Image quality of the bird seems to have taken a little hit due to the high ISO. Still it is overall a very nice image.

[Daniel Cadieux]

First time I recall seeing this species. Pretty neat overall. Just a bit of soft details on the belly and side areas. The foliage at right balances the comp well.

[John Mack]

Like the composition here and that dark background. Looks pretty good for the high ISO.

[gail bisson]

I really like this.
Great dramatic BG.On my monitor the KF looks great. Love the perch and the leaves on the RHS.
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Bill, looks like you managed to see and capture quite a few different KF's. Lovely angled pose, and you were fortunate to get this guy in the open. Most times they fly off as you are lifting your lens. Nice dark BG to make the little guy pop.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A fine shot Bill, I like the colours and composition, the dark background is ideal.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Just a bit late, but what a nice capture of this great looking Kingfisher, Bill. Beautiful light and the BG really concentrates ones eye on him.

Geoffrey




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