Pied Kingfisher Blur

[Mark Dumbleton]

Image captured in the Okavango Delta back in November 2010. A shutterspeed of 1/30sec was used to create the effect. I shot many frames, and managed this incredibly still head position of the bird.

All comments welcome!

[Per-Gunnar Ostby]

Wow. That is spectacular - extraordinary still head position. I am blown away


I am curious about the colours though - this guy seems a bit yellow/brown and balck rather than white and black?

Also what equipment were you using? And is this a full-frame?

Thanks for sharing

[Mark Dumbleton]

Thanks alot for the comment! This image was captured very early morning, hence the slight orange/warm glow on the bird. Was captured using a Nikon D3s and 600 f4, about 80% of full frame.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Wonderful capture. love the high key effect and the blurr. The still head makes it work.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Hey bud...I really like the idea...Head is pin and the wing blur looks good.

[Mark Dumbleton]

Appreciate the feedback folks!

[Melissa Groo]

Beautiful image, Mark. Love the slightly open bill. Excellent capture with wings blurred, head sharp!