Forest Kingfisher

[Richard Mc Donald]

Another shot taken from our 3 day trip.

MK IV - 800L - ISO800 - 5.6 - 1/1000. I didn't use any exposure compensation for the shot as it was taken in the shade.

Richard

[carole wiley]

Beautiful shot Richard. The only thing I can say is that I think a bit less perch would be nice. It kind of overpowers this wonderful bird. Other than that, nice exposure, beautiful color, nice and sharp. Nice feather detail.

[annmpacheco]

Really lovely bird here. Wonderful pose but I also agree with reducing the size of the perch. Colors are vibrant and the variations of blue are wonderful. Nice catch!

[Bob Miller]

Another vote for shortening the perch. Also, you might consider toning down the lights on the RHS

[Richard Mc Donald]

Thanks for the replies. The perch size is something that never entered my mind so some great advice.

Richard

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Richard,

Good advise from above. I might add, would lighten up eye/head ares and mute the hanging branches on right edge of frame. This is a beautiful species, bet your heart was pounding - mine would have. Was light flash an option or maybe a BB for distance - well done - thanks for sharing.

[John Chardine]

Hi Richard- Good comments above. On my calibrated monitor, there appears to be a slight colour cast. I had a look with LAB colour and found the neutral tones have a magenta and blue cast- not a lot but noticeable. Here's the result of the correction. Also lightened a bit.