Pied Kingfisher (Mankwe)

[Dumay de Boulle]

Canon 7D
Canon 100-400 L IS
TV 1/1600
AV f9
Exp -0.33
AWB
ISO 640
RAW processed in CS5

[Doug Brown]

Great light, nice exposure, and good sharpness. Like the smooth BG. I might increase the saturation just a little, and I'd like a slight head turn towards the viewer.

[Stu Bowie]

Just sweet mate. Exposure looks spot on, but I would maybe try and add a touch of blacks to see the result. Tack sharp, and how I wish the action would pick up there - coz I would be back in a flash. Its ok for you, you work there:p OK, Im jealous. Cheers.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Thanks Doug and Stu...How would I add those blacks Stu??

[Charles Scheffold]

Background, exposure, IQ all wonderful. Agree that the head angle could be better, but still a nice shot in my opinion.

Charles

[Dumay de Boulle]

Just sweet mate. Exposure looks spot on, but I would maybe try and add a touch of blacks to see the result. Tack sharp, and how I wish the action would pick up there - coz I would be back in a flash. Its ok for you, you work there:p OK, Im jealous. Cheers.

Thanks Stu for the advice, Tried your suggestion...Makes a massive difference I think...Thanks again Bud

[Mark Young]

Nicely framed, nice details in the blacks and whites.

[Pieter de Waal]

Hi Dumay, wow you nailed the exposure on this one, love the pose and eye contact.

[Chris Kotze]

Super pose detail and well expose,The repost looks great