Ruffled Kingfisher

Gallery: AvianPosted December 19, 2010177 views18 comments

I watched this kingfisher land on this bullrush after an unsuccessful dive and shake itself off to then fly away.

Thanks for looking

Nikon D3x 500mm + 1.4tc

Thanks,
Brian

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 19, 2010 at 6:04 PM

Beautiful perch, excellent colors. Amazing

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Comment posted by David E Lester on December 19, 2010 at 6:06 PM

Nice shot !!

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on December 19, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Incredible. Beautiful. Especially the color, pose, composition.

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Comment posted by wade pettitt on December 19, 2010 at 7:10 PM

Amazing colors and beautiful comp. Best of this species I have seen. Well done!!

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on December 19, 2010 at 7:27 PM

Beautiful natural scene and well captured!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 19, 2010 at 7:40 PM

A lovely image as posted. Wonderful soft light.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 19, 2010 at 11:11 PM

This is lovely as posted, I would not change a thing.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 19, 2010 at 11:41 PM

The cattail perch reminds me of high quality suede and the bird a stunning piece of jewelry. Superb image. We don't see many avian photos with this camera, looks like it can really deliver the goods! Excuse my ignorance, but where does this particular species of kingfisher live?

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Comment posted by Brian Scott on December 20, 2010 at 4:37 AM

Thanks all

And Gary this was taken in the UK

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 20, 2010 at 7:42 AM

Detail and colors are superb here Brian. Excellent!

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Comment posted by Sally King on December 20, 2010 at 8:49 AM

Lovely colors and excellent perch. Are bullrush the same as cattails? Details are outstanding. Great image.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on December 20, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Superb and very nicely processed, Brian.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Guy Rogers on December 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Hello Brian.

Stunning Kinfisher shot.

Colours, backgroud and composition all spot on.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on December 20, 2010 at 9:16 PM

A delightful composition - pose, perch, background and techs - all first rate.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on December 20, 2010 at 9:54 PM

Beautiful! Great job Brian!!

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on December 21, 2010 at 11:41 AM

There have been so many kingfisher shots this year but this is one of my favorites. The perch makes it stand out from most and the detail is terrific. Graham

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on December 21, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Love this image. Kingfishers are my favorite. I like the puffed up look and the water droplets flying away from him. Perch is nice and simple-and different. Beautiful colors. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 7, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Reviewing images missed images and came across this one, stunning shot, the larger version was a pleasure to view, way to go.

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