Azure Kingfisher

[Pamela de Zilva]

My First Post

This image was taken at the local park.

Nikon D800E + 500mm F4 VR Lens + 1.4 TC Gitzo Tripod .

Manual exposure, evaluative metering, Fill Flash.
Cropped 15%
ISO 1000
Aperture 7.1
Shutter 1/400 sec.

C & C very welcome.

[Randy Stout]

Pamela:

A big welcome to BPN! You will find it a great place to learn and grow as a nature photographer.

Striking little fellow, with vivid colors,soft background and well scaled perch.

Overall very nice fill flash. I might tone down the highlights just a bit to reduce the flashed look. It is most noticeable on the feet and perch.

Perhaps a bit looser comp, but that is personal preference.

Again, welcome, and look forward to more.

Cheers

Randy

[Marina Scarr]

Big, warm welcome to BPN and what a great first post. Super pose and colors, and nice use of fill flash. The tight comp here works for me. I wouldn't touch a thing. Well done!

[christopher galeski]

very nice first post,nice BG,beautiful color's,sharp with nice detail.welcome to BPN.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

What a gorgeous bird and you've got a great pose and killer sharp details.
The red channel is just a bit clipped. I'd pull that back a tad.
You're off to a great start. Big welcome to BPN Pamela and looking forward to your participation.