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Jewel of India
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Jewel of India

by Harshad Barve

Gallery: AvianPosted July 27, 2010785 views28 comments
Dear all
My first post here in Avian
This Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher image made with D300, 600mm, ISO 200 ,f5.6, 1/25 , tripod
All C & C are most welcome
Harshad

Comments

28 comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 28, 2010 at 12:01 AM
A really awesome first post. The colors are insane - looks like someone dipped that kingfisher in some neon paints! I like the subtle BG and perch also.

- Luke
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 28, 2010 at 12:23 AM
A gorgeous bird, very well presented, Harshad. Welcome to the avian forum. I really like the bg as well. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on July 28, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Welcome Harshad. What magnificent colours! and I like the pose, head turn, clean background and crisp presentation too.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on July 28, 2010 at 12:58 AM
A warm welcome, Harshad! A fine capture of my favourite Kingfisher!
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 28, 2010 at 1:32 AM
What a gem Harshad. Wonderful IQ and gleam in the eye.

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by David Chauvin on July 28, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Welcome to the forum, Harshad. Beautiful image of an amazingly colored bird. :cool:
Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on July 28, 2010 at 8:04 AM
A riot of colours ... very impressive!
Jagdeep Rajput :toast:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 28, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Incredible colors on this beautiful bird. Great job! :toast:

Peter
Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 28, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Welcome to Avian Harshad. Incredible colors and very nice pose. I like your comp too. Interesting multiple catch light.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on July 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM
All I can say is this one is a stunner!! :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 15, 2010, 101 Posts, 396 Comments
Comment posted by David Schoen on July 28, 2010 at 12:25 PM
How perfect for the colour of India!
Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments
Comment posted by antino cervigni on July 28, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Excellent shot. Regards
Registered on April 17, 2010, 70 Posts, 202 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 28, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Simply wonderful!

Congrats

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by kiran khanzode on July 28, 2010 at 4:29 PM
No nits...this is as good as it gets ! :toast:
Registered on February 21, 2009, 83 Posts, 428 Comments
Comment posted by Danny Shelton on July 28, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Outstanding! :toast:
Registered on October 2, 2007, 14 Posts, 1029 Comments
Comment posted by Glenn Bartley on July 28, 2010 at 8:33 PM
What a gem! :toast:
Registered on June 29, 2004, 448 Posts, 1180 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 29, 2010 at 2:21 AM
A handsome fellow for sure. Sweet portrait Harshad!!!

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on July 29, 2010 at 10:59 AM
What a glorious looking bird. Excellent capture. Welcome to Avian, what a wonderful first post.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Christine Adams on July 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Perfect title Harshad! This bird is a fine jewel at that! Love the muted colors of the BG and how they compliment it. Great first avian post! :toast:
Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 1, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Gorgeous shot Harshad. And at 1/20 - impressive stuff! Good to see you posting over here Harshad :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Kirk Greene on August 3, 2010 at 10:26 PM
WOW..what an impressive 1st post in the avian gallery. The colors are amazing!! Congrats on a great image and on the weekly pick! :toast:
Registered on May 12, 2004, 191 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by denise ippolito on August 4, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Excellent Harshad! Congrats on the EP!!!
Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 4, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Just beautiful - congrats on the EP!
Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Butch Lama on August 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Awesome shot,congrats on your EP .
Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 5, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Congrats Harshad! :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 5, 2010 at 5:07 PM
That is a stunningly colorful bird Harshad. Beautifully captured image, congratulations on the WP honor. :smile:
Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments
Comment posted by Satie Sharma on August 8, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Wonderful shot to start with, Harshad! :toast: :toast:
Registered on November 11, 2003, 189 Posts, 5335 Comments
Comment posted by David Buck on August 21, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Beautiful. I can't believe a bird with those intense color even exists.
Registered on October 31, 2007, 62 Posts, 97 Comments