Pygme Kingfisher

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

The smallest & most colourfull of all the kingfishers in South Africa. This pic was taken two years ago and I haven't seen one again since then.

300D
Sigma 170-500 @ 400mm
ss 1/100
f/5.6
ISO 200

[Harshad Barve]

Gerrie
Looks like you have mastered technique of shooting KFs , :)
What a riot of colors , lovey pose and compo
TFS

[Kiran Poonacha]

nice details, colours and pose you got Gerrie, yeah some great KF shots from you... keep them coming.

[Nevil Lazarus]

Gerrie, that is fantastic.
Eye contact feather definition and sharpness - all perfect.
I have battled with this little bird, and have some pretty ordinary pictures, from Borakololo. It is high on my list to get a great shot of this little dynamo - and you have succeeded. Was this at Pilanesberg?
Regards,
Nevil

[Simon Bennett]

Beautiful bird, well exposed.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Lovely portrait, and great sharpness for the low shutter speed. Where did you get this little jewel?

[Chris Labuschagne]

Stunning image. Ditto Chris this is a little jewel!!!

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

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

The pic was taken at the Ratlhogo waterhole in the Pilanesberg National Park.

[Anton Roos]

Excellent shot Gerrie. Agree with Chris, very sharp for the slow shutter speed. Like the natural colours. Need to come and visit you soon :)

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful details and sharpness. Feels a bit tight,but I'm sure you were trying to emphasis the sharp details. Lovey colors and pose.

[Betsie Storm]

Beautiful little guy, Gerrie. Did not know they are in Pilanesberg- saw one at Chobe long ago. Well captured- all said already.

[Raymond Barlow]

wonderful image of a spectacular bird!

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Thank you for viewing & commenting Anton, Denise, Betsie & Raymond. It is much appreciated.

[Stu Bowie]

Lovely colours captured on the little guy Gerrie, and sure does go back looking at what equipment you were shooting with, compared to your kit now.;)

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

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

I am working through all my old files to create some space on all the jam packed HD's and have rediscovered some of the oldies.;):)