This belted kingfisher has been my nemesis since I started bird photography.
I was set up in the water waiting for the harriers to turn up and along comes this guy, hovering almost directly above me. He dove for a fish but on the way down a crow swooped down and pushed him towards me. He has grasses in his mouth from the aborted dive.
I do wish for a better BG but am still thrilled to have gotten this.
This is cropped by 25% ie. 75% of original retained.
Canon 1D MKIV
ISO 400
SS 1/2500
F 6.3
Usual PP -NR, curves, a bit of vibrance added and I cloned out a piece of grass that was below his belly.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail







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