Pied Kingfisher

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Different pose of the same bird Hendri Venter posted yesterday. Taken at Mankwe hide in the Pilanesberg National Park. BG is typical of Mankwe.

1D MK III
600mm f/4
ss 1/400
f/8
ISO 400

[Scott Frye]

Nice colors as the browns and tans all look good with an interesting perch. The bird looks a little dark to me and I would like see more detail in the dark brown feathers.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the wing-stretch pose, sharpness and BG. The whites could go a bit darker for my taste and there are some artifacts in the BG.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Nice light and love that fanned out tail.

[Alexander Koenders]

I misted this hide when I was there. Something fore the next time i geuss:) Wonderfull BG en light.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I absolutely love the pose here, and the light seems like it was pretty darn nice. I see the artifacts in the BG too - most likely due to compression. I would probably give a tiny bit more room at right, just enough to prevent the perch from being clipped as it is now. Very appealing image!

[Chris Kotze]

Super pose light and colours. Lovely image

[Victor Soares]

Nice one Gerrie. Those backgrounds at Mankwe are awesome !! Like the angle of the bill and the look of determination of this little guy - well done.

[Adrian David]

Great light, nice pose, perch and BG. I also agree with a little more room at the right of the perch.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Gerrie
Love this as presented!
Best,
Nicki

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gerrie, I like the light and colours in this, and overall nice and sharp. If this was mine, I would take a bit off the top, and maybe lighten the eye a tad. Killer BG BTW, and well captured.

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Thank you for viewing & commenting everyone. It is much appreciated.

[Hendri Venter]

All positives covered and no nits from me Gerrie. Beautifull image. Snap!

[David Fletcher]

Wonderful pose Gerrie. Love the lighting on this and the fanned tail. Wonderful shot!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice pose, the BG is killer. Light seems great.

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

This is absolutely stunning. Details and sharpness is outstanding. Lights are so pleasant.
A real winner.

Szimi

[Rick Dobson]

Beautiful Image! It almost looks like animation to me. Love the lighting, pose, perch and the BG.