Is this a duck .......

[Ritesh Nangare]

Its Oriental dwarf kingfisher (Female Bird).

This is one of the most awesome poses done by this little one .....they are so fast and the light condition are bad any given time for photograph this beautiful birds. that's why it is impossible to catch little little moments of the bird.....

Please See the exif here.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +2x III
Shutter Speed 1/25
ISO Speed 2000
Focal Length 1000mm

[Mike Tracy]

The crickets awesome and bird beautiful. Perch is a little over powering and maybe the green background could use some NR.

[eddyswan]

Beautiful pose and lovely colours of the kingfisher. Was the prey being fed to the nestlings?
I echo what Mike suggested, I might also crop some off from the bottom and give more space at the top.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image, Ritesh. Love the pose, magical colors, prey and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Great captures Ritesh by both you and the Oriental dwarf Kingfisher. Remarkable feather coloration. Agree the BG could use a bit more NR.



Geoffrey

[Ian Cassell]

Wow, Ritesh, what a beautiful little guy. I agree on the BG comments, but the image of the bird is top-notch.

[BenBotha]

Lovely photo, colours and bird. The perch is a little over bearing, but the bird is tiny-a difficult combination. A pity that the tail is not sharper.

[Iain Barker]

Great photo of a beautiful bird. I can add to critique already given.

TFS
Iain

[gail bisson]

I really like the perky pose and the bug in the beak.
Agree with the critiques you have already received,
Gail

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the colorful bird and the prey. agree the BG shows noise.