Malachite Pose

[Stu Bowie]

These little kingfishers are very small, so I was happy that this guy decided to perch close to the hide. They are also very busy, not staying in one place for very long. I managed a few shots before he flew off. Taken in the Pilanesberg National Park a little while back. The BG is distant reeds, and was shot as is.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/800
F/5.6
ISO 640

Exp Comp 0
Hand held

[Arno Ellmer]

A classic MK capture , Stuart. I love the way the awesome plumage on the back and rump is displayed ,as well as the perfect HA , the great perch and killer bg. Great comp too.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Terrific image, Stu. Love the creamy bg, the perfect dof, pose and comp. Handsome little fellow.

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Stuart,
A simple but elegant composition. Colors and detail are outstanding.

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely Stu. I am excited about getting back to Mankwe. Hope the birds co-operate as well as last time!

[arash_hazeghi]

another great shot of this specie lovely pose light and good details

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Given the size of the bird , you have managed brilliantly to get close !!! Amazing BG , sharpness on the bird and the colours are just classy !!!

[christopher galeski]

Beautiful image Stuart,great pose and BG,nice detail and light,like the perch.well done.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Stu, I think you have a super image here I like the fine detail, pose colours and exposure. I would maybe consider brightening the eye, especially the area opposite the highlight. I think the almost square format works, normally I would have thought 3:2 but I have a feeling it may appear too elongated.

[Stu Bowie]

I am excited about getting back to Mankwe. Hope the birds co-operate as well as last time!

Tony, there will always be some sort of action when we get there. You know you will come away with a couple of keepers.

Thank you everyone else for the kind words.

[Satish Ranadive]

Extremely beautiful image with simple and sweet composition. Loved the pose,perch and classic colors with great details. Nice BG too.

[Bill Dix]

Nice light, lovely colors, bg, comp and perch. Beautiful bird presented in a simple but effective image.

[jack williamson]

Another beauty Stuart! Perfect exposure and detail and the bg is awesome.

Jack

[dankearl]

This is a pretty classic shot, Stuart.
Beautiful bird, perch and BG.
Nice dof to get it all sharp from this angle.

[rajojomanik]

One swet image Stuart, great pose, killer background, amazing details and I love the plumage on this bird.

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot. Love the pose, background, and light. Excellent comp and details.
Very well done.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Like the sweet light, look-back pose and clean BG. I would crop a bit on bottom.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for the comments everyone.