What goes in.. must come out

[Stu Bowie]

This more of a behaviour image. A Pied Kingfisher's diet is obviously fish. Once digested, they regurgitate the fishes bones and scales. To be honest, I was set up for a take off shot, thus the high ISO. I had my setting on TV, ss 1/3200 to freeze the take off, with my ISO set on auto. Next moment, instead of taking off, he regurgitated his last meal.

Canon 50D
100-400 L IS USM @ 220mm
1/3200
F/5.6
ISO 1250

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held

[Kiran Poonacha]

Nice behaviour movement captured Stuart, I feel the image is slightly underexposed.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

It looks quite good for such a high ISO setting. I like the captured behavior, details and BG and only wish the head were angled a little more towards you. I might give it a bit more room at the top.

[Mital Patel]

this is nice moment captured.
btw i really feel that the dark glow arround bird is a bit distracting the detail of bird and action.

[Morkel Erasmus]

yeah you could up the levels just a tad. comp is fine for me although some space up top won't hurt. great shot still sharp Stu.

[Steve Maxson]

I like the behavior that you captured, Stuart. Good sharpness, as you would expect with such a high shutter speed. I'm OK with the comp as presented and I agree that the image could be a little brighter.

[DustinFinn]

The set up for a take off shot really helped freeze this moment tho, super clean for ISO1250.

Nice work with the timing.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

WEll captured, though I would probably lighten it a little. Congrats mate. :)

[James Salywoda]

Excellent shot Stuart showing the behavior of the Kingfishers as the expel the remains of their meal.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much for kind words. Much appreciated.