View Full Version : Pygme Kingfisher
Gerrie van Vuuren
12-02-2009, 03:38 AM
The smallest & most colourfull of all the kingfishers in South Africa. This pic was taken two years ago and I haven't seen one again since then.
300D
Sigma 170-500 @ 400mm
ss 1/100
f/5.6
ISO 200
Harshad Barve
12-02-2009, 03:48 AM
Gerrie
Looks like you have mastered technique of shooting KFs , :)
What a riot of colors , lovey pose and compo
TFS
Kiran Poonacha
12-02-2009, 04:02 AM
nice details, colours and pose you got Gerrie, yeah some great KF shots from you... keep them coming.
Nevil Lazarus
12-02-2009, 04:34 AM
Gerrie, that is fantastic.
Eye contact feather definition and sharpness - all perfect.
I have battled with this little bird, and have some pretty ordinary pictures, from Borakololo. It is high on my list to get a great shot of this little dynamo - and you have succeeded. Was this at Pilanesberg?
Regards,
Nevil
Simon Bennett
12-02-2009, 04:48 AM
Beautiful bird, well exposed.
Chris van Rooyen
12-02-2009, 05:05 AM
Lovely portrait, and great sharpness for the low shutter speed. Where did you get this little jewel?
Chris Labuschagne
12-02-2009, 06:10 AM
Stunning image. Ditto Chris this is a little jewel!!!
Gerrie van Vuuren
12-02-2009, 06:21 AM
Thank you for viewing & commenting everyone. It is much appreciated.
The pic was taken at the Ratlhogo waterhole in the Pilanesberg National Park.
Anton Roos
12-02-2009, 06:25 AM
Excellent shot Gerrie. Agree with Chris, very sharp for the slow shutter speed. Like the natural colours. Need to come and visit you soon :)
denise ippolito
12-02-2009, 08:56 AM
Beautiful details and sharpness. Feels a bit tight,but I'm sure you were trying to emphasis the sharp details. Lovey colors and pose.
Betsie Storm
12-02-2009, 11:29 AM
Beautiful little guy, Gerrie. Did not know they are in Pilanesberg- saw one at Chobe long ago. Well captured- all said already.
Raymond Barlow
12-02-2009, 05:57 PM
wonderful image of a spectacular bird!
Gerrie van Vuuren
12-02-2009, 10:51 PM
Thank you for viewing & commenting Anton, Denise, Betsie & Raymond. It is much appreciated.
Stu Bowie
12-03-2009, 01:04 AM
Lovely colours captured on the little guy Gerrie, and sure does go back looking at what equipment you were shooting with, compared to your kit now.;)
Gerrie van Vuuren
12-03-2009, 06:50 AM
Thank you for viewing & commenting Stu. It is much appreciated.
I am working through all my old files to create some space on all the jam packed HD's and have rediscovered some of the oldies.;):)
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