Early Morning Giant

[Stu Bowie]

I realise the tip of the tail of this Giant Kingfisher is behind part of the perch. I dont believe moving to my left would have solved the issue, but I would also not have a good angle of pose. Taken in the Pilanesberg nature reserve two weekends ago.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/1000
F/5.6
ISO 640

Exp Comp 0
Hand Held

[arash_hazeghi]

Very nice Stuart, tail not an issue for me. very nice BG too. I might crop a bit tighter to show details of the bird. great shot, TFS

[Steve Canuel]

Hey Stuart,

Nice complimentary colored BG for this one. Pose is nice on the bird too. I like the high vertical composition, the perch has enough interest to make it work for me.

[Mike Lentz]

I am a fan of this image, Stuart! Your composition is strong and the subject is a tough one. Congrats!

[Harshad Barve]

Stuartbhai , I am loving loose frame here :), Typical KF pose , nice BG too
TFS

[Jim Neiger]

Very nice, Stuart. I like the pose, gorgeous bg, and composition. The tail is a minor issue. I think the comp would be even stronger if it had a little bit less on the bottom and a little more room on top.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice pose and complimentary BG, with great head angle. Wish for the tail, not an image breaker. TFS.

[Tony Whitehead]

Sweet light, Stuart. Great Pilanesberg BG and perch.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Stuart, nice light and loved the comp. different...thx for sharing.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Always love to see your work Stusrt. You never disappoint me. Beautiful capture in wonderful lighting with excellent pose and detail. Such a beautiful bird ! Fine work !!!!

[Ed Schneider]

What a bird! Great light and BKGR, perch just perfect. I might try a horizontal approach as well, but I like how you've composed here.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much guys and girls for the kind words. Always appreciated.

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Like the way you composed this one Stu!:)

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack Gerrie.