Results 1 to 14 of 14

Thread: Early Morning Giant

  1. #1
    Lifetime Member Stu Bowie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Centurion, South Africa
    Posts
    21,360
    Threads
    1,435
    Thank You Posts

    Default Early Morning Giant

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    I realise the tip of the tail of this Giant Kingfisher is behind part of the perch. I dont believe moving to my left would have solved the issue, but I would also not have a good angle of pose. Taken in the Pilanesberg nature reserve two weekends ago.

    Canon 50D
    100-400 @ 400mm
    1/1000
    F/5.6
    ISO 640

    Exp Comp 0
    Hand Held

  2. #2
    Super Moderator arash_hazeghi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Posts
    18,545
    Threads
    1,318
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Very nice Stuart, tail not an issue for me. very nice BG too. I might crop a bit tighter to show details of the bird. great shot, TFS
    New! Sony Capture One Pro Guide 2022
    https://arihazeghiphotography.com/Gu.../Sony_C1P.html


    ------------------------------------------------
    Visit my blog
    http://www.arihazeghiphotography.com/blog

  3. #3
    BPN Viewer Steve Canuel's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    5,444
    Threads
    444
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hey Stuart,

    Nice complimentary colored BG for this one. Pose is nice on the bird too. I like the high vertical composition, the perch has enough interest to make it work for me.

  4. #4
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts
    1,381
    Threads
    150
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    I am a fan of this image, Stuart! Your composition is strong and the subject is a tough one. Congrats!

  5. #5
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Auranagabad ( MS ) India
    Posts
    12,833
    Threads
    766
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Stuartbhai , I am loving loose frame here :), Typical KF pose , nice BG too
    TFS

  6. #6
    Lifetime Member Jim Neiger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Kissimmee, Florida, USA
    Posts
    1,610
    Threads
    287
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Very nice, Stuart. I like the pose, gorgeous bg, and composition. The tail is a minor issue. I think the comp would be even stronger if it had a little bit less on the bottom and a little more room on top.
    Jim Neiger - Kissimmee, Florida

    Get the Book: Flight Plan - How to Photograph Birds in Flight
    Please visit my website: www.flightschoolphotography.com 3 spots remaining for Alaska bald eagles workshop.

  7. #7
    Fabs Forns
    Guest

    Default

    Very nice pose and complimentary BG, with great head angle. Wish for the tail, not an image breaker. TFS.

  8. #8
    BPN Member Tony Whitehead's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    New Zealand
    Posts
    3,972
    Threads
    142
    Thank You Posts
    Blog Entries
    3

    Default

    Sweet light, Stuart. Great Pilanesberg BG and perch.
    Tony Whitehead
    Visit my blog at WildLight Photography for latest news and images.

  9. #9
    BPN Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Dallas, Texas.
    Posts
    6,260
    Threads
    426
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Stuart, nice light and loved the comp. different...thx for sharing.

  10. #10
    Judy Lynn Malloch
    Guest

    Default

    Always love to see your work Stusrt. You never disappoint me. Beautiful capture in wonderful lighting with excellent pose and detail. Such a beautiful bird ! Fine work !!!!

  11. #11
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Posts
    170
    Threads
    17
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    What a bird! Great light and BKGR, perch just perfect. I might try a horizontal approach as well, but I like how you've composed here.

  12. #12
    Lifetime Member Stu Bowie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Centurion, South Africa
    Posts
    21,360
    Threads
    1,435
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Thank you all so much guys and girls for the kind words. Always appreciated.

  13. #13
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Pilanesberg, South Africa
    Posts
    487
    Threads
    76
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Like the way you composed this one Stu!:)

  14. #14
    Lifetime Member Stu Bowie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Centurion, South Africa
    Posts
    21,360
    Threads
    1,435
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Thanks a stack Gerrie.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics