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    Default Kingfisher (Alcedo athis)




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    This is the first time in 2010 to dedicate myself to shoot this animal. Natural light filters through the clouds helped to enhance the natural colors of the bird. I do not like shooting the Kingfisher with flash.

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    This looks very cool. I like the soft light, perch with leaves, eye contact, BG and the little fish adds to it. I might sharpen bill and fish a bit more and maybe add a little canvas at the top. The whites on the neck are a bit overexposed, it should be easy to tone them down. Thanks for sharing!

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    Sweet as noted above. Could use a bit more room above and a bit more of a head turn.
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    Hi Ricardo, Wonderful Kingfisher image, nice colors, perch and the fish is a nice added bonus. Would agree with all of Axel recommendations to take it to the next level.
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    Excellent details and comp. Agree with Artie on little more space on the top.

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    lovely image, grat bg and sharpness, i agree for more space on the top, and i prefer the perch without the leaves

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    Agree with comments above - real nice, a difficult one to photograph.

    Great eye, colors and feather detail.

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