Pied Kingfisher

[Chris van Rooyen]

I created this image a while back at Marievale Bird Sanctuary. Only afterwards did I see the small fish he had caught. I would have preferred a slightly better wing position, but I think it is still keeper (?):)

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Date/Time: 2007:02:23 07:48:01
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
Lens: 500mm
Focal length: 500mm

[Haim Ziv]

One of my favorite bird. Very impressive and very beautiful done.

[Maxis Gamez]

Oh man... this is as good as it gets. Love the movement, BG colors and the fish is a nice plus.

Excellent work!

[Glenn Bartley]

Ya.....I guess I would keep this too ;)

Impressive work as always Chris!

[Mike Lentz]

Just beautiful! Since we are supposed tto look for ways to improve on our images, I guess you could lighten the catchlight in the eye and darken the dark areas. I wish it were my image!!

[Doug Brown]

I'd probably keep this one too! ;)

[Krijn Trimbos]

Hi Chris,
Awesome capture, I don't really mind the wingposition but think the merging of the head with the backwing is unfortunate. Otherwise perfect, excellent headangle, exposure, BG and fish! Well done man!

[Neil Losin]

Yeah I think I'd keep it :) Very cool, beautiful BG color and the fish is a big bonus. Nice work Chris!

[Stu Bowie]

Yep, I would take this any day. Classic Marievale BG colours.

[Juan Aragonés]

yes, a keeper for sure:D Fantastic BG, action, light..... and the fish is a big bonus. Excelente image Chris!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Unbelievable capture and your timing was perfect. The flight pose and fish put it over the top. Love it !!!!!!

[James Salywoda]

Awesome shot Chris great pose captured one I'd love to have for sure....

[Tony Whitehead]

Give me a break, Chris. I quite liked my Pied until you posted this!