Kingfisher

[Rich Steel]

Hi

A kingfisher photo that I took last week while visiting a wetland naturereserve Apparently the post it is sitting on up to a few weeks ago had a no fishing sign on it which would have produced an interesting image. The grey background is the water behind reflecting the UK cloudy skies!



Taken with 1Dmk3 and 500mm lens with 1.4TC at ISO 400, F7.1 +1EV and 1/500s

Cheers

Rich

[Jason Searle]

nice image, i like the way it appears to be looking back your way. Well done.

[Gus Cobos]

Excellent image and capture Rich.
I like the details and color rendition. Very well placed in frame...I like it as is...congrats...:cool:

[Lana Hays]

A beautiful bird....love that glow. Wonderful details and BG. An excellent example of simplicity at its best. Well done.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful image Rich with excellent color and detail. They eye is just awesome in this capture and I like the composition very much with it simple but elegant presentation. Fine work !!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Peter, it's really nice to hear someone praising the weather in the UK - have you been here recently....???!!!
Rich - stunning image!!
Regards,
Nicki

[Rich Steel]

Thanks for the replies. The photo was taken from a public hide so I guess the small raise in the shade of the birds eye may be a tree behind the flat roofed hide.

As for the UK weather we have been having for the past few weeks, its enough to make you want to emigrate. In fact I would be grateful if someone could remind me what the sun looks like!

Cheers

Rich

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Well said my friend...!!

[James Salywoda]

Gorgeous all has been said thanks for sharing.