Kingfisher enviro

Sometimes small is better........ or is it? This kingfisher landed on a reed stem the other side of the branches it normally perched on. At first I thought it was pointless taking the shot as it was very small in the frame but then as the reed bent over and I realised the oof foreground gave it some framing I thought I'd give it a try anyway.
EOS 20D
Sigma 500
exp 1/180 @ f5.6 iso 400
beanbag

I like the picture. Just enough space on the right and more then enough space to let the bird look to the left. Also the contrasting colours (bird and reed) I do like.
I think a good picture.

Agree with Tom on that - its a lovely picture. The sharpness of the kingfisher against the slightly OOF surrounding works very well.

I like it too, I find it quite restful to look at somehow.

I like this a lot! So many Kingfisher shots are full frame with little or no environment showing and to see a shot like this, nicely framed and big enough in the frame for anyone to identify is a pleasure to see

thanks for sharing

Colin

There is definately a place for environmenal shots of this nature. The regular frame fillers are nice but do tend to become much of a muchness. These wider shots are a refreshing change and still show the subject off well.

Rob

Spot on!
JR

Quality shot, me thinks someone has found a new header for their letters !

Drew

Love it. Just wonder if taking off a bit of the top to make it more panoramic would be worth a go?

Robert

Great shot and you can't beat the enviro shots as is.

Barry

Kansas / Eastbourne

Like the contrast of colours to this image making the subject stand out.

Major.

Works for me Robert




Ian

One word that sums this up & that is "Beautiful"

These types of shots that show off a natural & tranquil environment is what I think wildlife photography should be about,

For me, this is an admirable image

Hi Robert

Lovely feel to this image, it was absolutely worth giving it a try!!! A very harmonious capture - well done.
I find the careful use of 'space' a great asset for nature pictures, it can add that little extra something to shots that holds the attention in a way a close portrait doesn’t always.

For nothing other than curiosity, it would be interesting to see a crop where the bird is higher in the frame, say bang on the middle of the vertical (assuming you have any picture below what you have shown).

Congrats, Chris.

Hello Robert.

Works beautifully, very pleaseing to look at.

Love that shot Robert.
Eric

A very nice pano image, with very nice shapness.

I like