Mating Kingfishers

Here's a shot of a couple of mating Kingfishers. I have been hoping to get a shot of mating Kingfishers for a long time and yesterday i finally got a (2 seconds) chance..!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/100 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: - 1 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 500
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm (incl. crop factor)
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley Sidekick from hide
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

Great light, details and capture of this moment. There is some banding in the BG.

Tough enough to get one , but two mating is a big bonus. Great color , detail and behavior.

You certainly made the most out of those 2 seconds Jeroen. Great work!

Very nice indeed! The wing blur is great, as is the perch and the complimentary BG.

THis one is just too good.

Superb amazing capture.The pose, wing blur and rich colors make this a winner! That perch is beautiful too! :)

Hey Jeroen, good to see posting :)

Wonderful capture in sweet light, big congrats!

I've been missing your work, Jeroen! Outstanding image! Love the action / interaction... Just a bit of banding in the BG as Axel mentioned, but doesn't take away from the intimacy of this image. Really love the colors and the blurred wings!!

Very nicely done. Our Kingfishers here in So.Cal never sit still long enough for a decent capture. Great image here with beautiful colors.

Simply gorgeous Jeroen !! Love the wonderful lighting color and detail as well as superb timing and action. A winner for sure and great to see you posting again.

Great timing,light and details,congrats Jeroen!

absolute stunner this one. right amount of blurr in wings keeping the rest sharp. lovely angle & most importantly, u have captured a rare intimate moment in KFs' lives !

Fantastic capture Jeroen! you captured this well!