Preening Kingfisher

by Brian Scott

Gallery: AvianPosted October 11, 2010151 views13 comments

A preening Kingfisher

Nikon D3x
500mm + 1.4x
F/5.6
S/S 1/200s
ISO 320

Thanks
Brian

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on October 11, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Wonderful composition-I like the preening pose, the perch, and that the colors pop against the smooth BG. Congrats

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on October 11, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Another fine Kingfisher shot!

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 11, 2010 at 5:17 PM

Really an interesting and unique preening pose Brian. Must be tricky to maintain feathers close to the head with that long bill.

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Comment posted by Axel Hildebrandt on October 11, 2010 at 5:49 PM

I like the soft light, preening pose, perch, BG and sharpness. Maybe a bit centered, I might crop a tad off the right.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on October 11, 2010 at 7:02 PM

Awesome bird....would love to see one on those. Nice details and a spot on focus.......

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 11, 2010 at 7:32 PM

I really like the parted feathers on the breast Brian. All aspects of this shot look good to me. Well done.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 11, 2010 at 8:54 PM

Interesting pose Brian, love the split in the pluamge where the bills eyes. Lovely eye contact, colors, details and sharpness. I wouldn't change a thing.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 11, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Gorgeous!!

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 12, 2010 at 9:33 AM

The pose n the perch, both are very cool!
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on October 12, 2010 at 11:24 AM

Superb image, Brian.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on October 12, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Beautiful details and colours. Superb!!!

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on October 12, 2010 at 4:00 PM

A beautiful image, Brian. Great pose, perch and background.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 13, 2010 at 4:23 AM

Beautiful detail and image quality Brian

cheers
Rob

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