Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata)

[Paul Wolf]

A male Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle torquata) perched above the Frio River at Garner State Park near Concan, Texas. As always, comments and criticisms very welcome.

1D Mk III
500mm L + 1.4 TC
ISO 200
1/400, f/6.3

Paul

[Alfred Forns]

HI Paul that is one of my nemesis birds !!!!

I like the pose, perch and bg !! Sure wish you had softer light and not so much from the right side, got some shadows on the breast area. Looks like a little bit of a crop but detail held fairly well Very pleasing image !!!

[Stu Bowie]

These are similar to our giant kingfishers. I agree about the harsh light, but the feather detail is there Paul.

[Mike Lentz]

Great pose and BG! I agree about the hot whites and harsh light.