Pied Kingfisher in Flight

[subramanya_ck]

Dear All,

Made this image this weekend in Ranganathittu (R.Thittu) Bird Sanctuary, India from Boat- Hand holding the Lens.

GEAR : Canon 1D Mark III, Canon EF 500 f/4
EXIF : Aperture Priority, f/5.6, 1/2500, ISO-500, -2/3EV.

Critics & Suggestions are most weleome.

BR,
Subbu

[Jim Fenton]

Great pose, sharpness and exposure.

I'd like to see the subject higher in the frame, especially whereas it is angled downward.

The green look a bit too over saturated and bright for my eyes.

[Ken Watkins]

This is really sharp for hand-held, you must have a steadier grip than me.

I would also like more space at the bottom.

[subramanya_ck]

Thanks Jim & Ken.. BPN is really a great place for those who are serious about improving their skills. Here comes the repost with more space below and in-front of the bird. Does this look better ?

BR,
Subbu

[Stu Bowie]

Subbu, great repost, and having captured a few take off's myself, I can say great timing. Good wing position, and although you were there, I would maybe desat the greens a tad.

[RAM MALLYA]

The repost looks much better Subbu Hope u dont mind me calling u Subbu

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Subbu. I love the pose here. Great colors and bg. Excellent repost.

[Andrew McLachlan]

A very beautiful looking bird captured very well.

[James Salywoda]

Excellent takeoff pose captured well done.