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Stumped Kingfisher

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Posted by John Robinson on October 5, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Stumped Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Taken during a Snipe hide session and using the stump I put in for Snipe. Nice bonus I suppose Would have been nice if the rain had been heavier with some better streaks.
D200
Sigma 50-500
JR
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 5, 2008 at 4:00 PM
All round lovely shot John, like the front-on view for a change :smile:
Posted by Ian Mason on October 5, 2008 at 4:32 PM
He does look fed up! I've never seen a kingfisher - this is gorgeous.
Posted by Matt Cole on October 5, 2008 at 4:40 PM
that's an excellent shot John.

Matt
Posted by John Robinson on October 5, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Thanks
Ian- probably doesn't like the rain ! :biggrin:
Cheers
John R
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 5, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Never mind the raindrops thats a good looking image John. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Paula Graham on October 5, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Wow, how do you do it; so many very good shots of so many different species...
Wonderful, I love the light, the bird's pose and the composition.
Posted by John Robinson on October 5, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Thanks again,
Paula - I don't do anything else ! :razz: :smile: :biggrin:
JohnR
Posted by Trevor Wilson on October 5, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Not been on for a while due to a change in direction of my photography and work comittments, but have to say WOW congratulations John, this has to be in my opinion one of the best shots Ive seen on this site since Ive been a member.

The colours of the bird, stump and I'm guessing flooded river water compliment each other a perfect..

Posted by Barry Southon on October 5, 2008 at 6:02 PM
John

One top class kingfisher what a splendid example.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne / Kansas
Posted by eric weight on October 6, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Another fine shot John - a classic.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Fran French on October 6, 2008 at 1:46 AM
An excellent image John, a pleasure to view

Fran

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Posted by Tom Smit on October 6, 2008 at 2:16 AM
Wonderful shot. :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 6, 2008 at 3:34 AM
Wonderful picture, John. I like the composition and the pose very much :smile: :smile:.
Posted by John Robinson on October 6, 2008 at 5:13 AM
Comments appreciated.
Thanks.
JR
Posted by PhilH on October 6, 2008 at 5:19 AM
Nice... as you say the rain could be more prominent, but a great image anyways...

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Posted by Kim Connolly on October 6, 2008 at 7:01 AM
Fabulous again John - and no nits anywhere either!!!!!! :biggrin:
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 6, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Hi John, I really like this shot. The composition and riot of colour in the bird really makes it. I do think that the end of the bill is a little soft, but could be this monitor I'm using at the University..! I think it might take a little more USM..

Kind regards,

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Churchill on October 6, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Beautiful shot John,one of the best kingfisher shots I've seen in ages!!!
Love the graduation from yellow to white on the water and your at just the right angle to make the most of it,wondefrul!!!!!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Brian McGeough on October 6, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Not bad for an old'en :wink: love the vibrance in this John

Cheers
Brian
Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 6, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Wow John, brilliant shot!! The colours are beautiful, the pose and stump are great, and really nice sharpness and raindrops!! Great stuff!!

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Posted by jack chapman on October 6, 2008 at 4:28 PM
lovely image John does seem a tiny bit oversaturated for me though