Kingfisher @ Kabini

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

This was another KF I spotted at Nagarhole forest. Image created with 5D3+500 II+1.4X TC III hand held for safari vehicle. I only wished the perch had not crossed the tail.
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[Daniel Cadieux]

Love the bill, looks like a boat. The perch itself is very good, but as you point out the extra items are unfortunate - especially the one touching the tail. Beautiful BG though. I do wish the belly was better lit.

[Marina Scarr]

Super pose and I think with a crop from the bottom up to that OOF red leaf, it would really improve the image.

[David Salem]

Nice look at this beauty. I like the pose and the nice mottled BG. The perch is a bit busy and covering the tail. Maybe selectively brighten the belly a little. Well done

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sanjeev, love the proud pose against a super smooth BG. I agree with Marina to crop up a touch from the bottom.