Malachite Kingfisher

Gallery: AvianPosted February 24, 2013688 views6 comments

Photographed during afternoon cruise on Rufiji River, Selous National Park, Tanzania

Nikon D300s
Sigma 120-400mm lens at 400mm
1/1000s
f5.6
ISO 1600

Not much to tell about this one. I just love the colours on this wee fellow.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 24, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Beautiful colors, indeed, Martin. Nice pose.

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Comment posted by Edward Scott on February 24, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Love the way the bright colors stand out against the dark background. Good composition. I like this alot.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM

A standout little dude. Like the vivid colors and the way you have the bird placed in the frame. Nice work, Martin.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 25, 2013 at 3:50 AM

Beautiful little gem - well done

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Comment posted by KC Choo on February 25, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on March 1, 2013 at 1:28 AM

Very nice capture. Gorgeous colors and fine details.

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