Altercation

[Stu Bowie]

These two Pied Kingfishers woke up on the wrong side of bed. The female on the left looks really stressed with the male perching on the end. Always good to see some interaction. Light angle not in my favour in this. Taken in the Pilanesberg nature reserve.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 235mm
1/1000
F/7.1
ISO 400

Exp Comp 0
Hand held from a hide.

[Ofer Levy]

Good job in getting the two in the frame. The somewhat difficult exposure looks fine, interesting perch, lovely BG and an effective pano composition. Wish for slightly better eye contact.

[Alfred Forns]

... can add would try working on the eyes to make them more visible Great interaction !!!

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks Ofer and Al.

Al, I have worked on the eyes, and feel this is the best effort without ruining the image. Since the light wasnt directly on their eyes, I feel there's not much else I can do.

[denise ippolito]

Nice action captured Stuart. Agree w/ eye comments,but understand your point. Nice comp. and BG. Great timing on your part.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Stuart Even as presented does look mighty fine and just wish it was mine :)

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Excellent timing. Its always nice to see action shots like this. Liked the pano crop as well. Congrats.

[Betsie Storm]

Great action Stu! Male looks like he's losing ground fast:).

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Wish for slightly better eye contact...otherwise beautiful action,bg,perch

[Michael Zajac]

Great timing as usual Stuart. I like the action captured.

[David Fletcher]

Super interaction Stu! Both tack sharp too. Action makes up for any thoughts on lighting as I'd guess to wanting this any day.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wow awesome interaction Stuart and a very striking composition. Really like your choice of crop too. fine work as always !!!

[arash_hazeghi]

Beautiful interaction Stuart, love this one!

[Marc Mol]

Great interaction Stuart, with very nice BG.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much guys and girls. Much appreciated.