here is my first post on BPN, been shooting for just under a year. I am really eager to learn and get my shots up to the standards of the other Photograpers here. all comments and suggestions welcome. many thanks.
Welcome to BPN Luis...looks like we have another bird photographer to add to the already strong South African contingent! Nice looking kingfisher - looks like you were close it! I like the quite relaxed pose it offered you here. I would have been OK with all the space if either the perch had been all across the frame or if the bill had pointed directly at left, but as is I feel a significant crop at left would strenghten the comp. I know it is not always possible, but try to keep the sun directly behind you (notice the strong shadow at left of the bird caused by the sun being a bit to your right.)
Overall a strong effort, here's hoping to see more from you! :-)
Last edited by Daniel Cadieux; 08-17-2009 at 11:53 AM.
Reason: typo
Welcome to BPN! Daniel made some good points here, and if you had moved to your right (if it was possible) the light angle would have been a bit better.
Unfortunately I cannot access your photobucket link from work, but judging from that thumbnail, the KF is a bit too close to the right side of the image. I'll have a better look later from home.