Malachite Kingfisher

[Chris van Rooyen]

I tried something different here. Instead of going for the close crop, I decided to ad a bit of space as the water seems to add a certain dynamic to the image. Not sure if the composition works, would love to have your comments.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Date/Time: 2007:02:21 07:01:06
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 500
Lens: 500mm
Focal length: 700mm

[Mitchell Krog]

Love the space here Chris and the turbulence in the water, great colours and trigger work ;) Well done.

[Linda Robbins]

This is great. It was a good decision to include the splash, and the bird's position, pose, and head angle couldn't be better. Did you use a shutterbeam to get this shot? Very nicely done!

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Linda

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks guys. Linda no this was a combination of anticipation, quick reflexes and luck:-)

[Mitchell Krog]

You know Gary Players saying ... "the more I practice the luckier I get"

[Arthur Morris]

COMP and all is spectacular. And please do not be modest about the luck part...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Totally agree with all of the above comments. A real winner and stunning capture. Your timing was perfect Chris !!!!! Congratulations.

[Glenn Bartley]

Really cool image. I love the inclusion of the splash.