Malachite Kingfisher

[Ken Watkins]

I do not know whether the extra long perch works or not but I quite like the way it has determined the position of the Kingfisher.

Taken on Lake Manze Channel, Selous Game Reserve, 5th July 2012, from a drifting boat.

EOS 1D MkIII

70-200mm G2.8 MkII at 70mm

F3.5, ISO 400, 1/500

[laurie golden]

I think the perch and the leaves on the right are a good balance for the bird - a very nice composition. I like the water drops on the sharp bird.

[Doug Brown]

The perch works well IMO, as do the head angle and image sharpness. I could see cropping a little off the top.

[gail bisson]

This is really nice Ken.
I really like the perch and the water droplets and wet feathers of the MKF.
You managed a really nice clean BG as well!
Gail

[Jack Breakfast]

Lovely! Truly! Try getting a belted kingfisher at 70mm in my neck of the woods! Har har. Painterly and sweet, this one is.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, perch and sharpness. Nice image Ken!

[Tony Whitehead]

I like the perch and comp, Ken. Agree with Doug on a little off the top. I might be tempted to warm the image slightly to bring out the colour in the flank plumage. The water droplets really add to the image.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Ken, an opportunity well used here. Great clean shot of the MK, super pose, and the droplets add interest. Just love the curved perch, and yes to taking some off the top.

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks everybody, for your comments and suggestions. I have done a re-post which I hope incorporates everything.

What do you think?