Belted Kingfisher #2

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken last week off the dock. Not the best BG but I like the fanned tail on this one. She is just about to shake off some water after a fail fishing attempt. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 800
f9
1/800s
Tripod
Manual Mode
Camo blanket

[Karen Forderer]

Great photo. I love her crest feathers and alert expression.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent image, Jim. Love the raised crest, eye contact and IQ.

[Grace Scalzo]

Wow!!! Love the splayed tail on this one, Jim. You are making the most of a great opportunity.

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice, like the "wet" pose and the water drops

[Martin Dunn]

That's a lovely shot Jim. I think your best one yet.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, love the raised crest, and this pose shows off the colours on her breast nicely. Well placed in the frame too.

[gail bisson]

You must have been in seventh heaven when she decided to use your perch.
I much prefer this BG to the last image.
Compwise- I could see a sliver off the RHS.
I like the soft diffuse lighting as well.
The details in the raised crest are excellent.
I still see a purple hue to the head feathers but am starting to think that it must be me or my computer because no one else has mentioned it.
The KF around here are blue with a gray tinge. Perhaps regional variation ?
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice perch, subtle gradient BG, comp...and of course the subject. What do you think about lightening the whites on the chest and belly?

[dankearl]

Jim,
Great shot of this elusive ridiculously hard to get irritating bird!
Perch and BG are fine with me, I would love to have this.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.
Gail I don't know if its a regional variation or not but feel free to give it a tweak.
Daniel I will lighten the whites and see what it looks like.