Kingfisher on stick (well)

Discussion

21 replies

Posted by Brian McGeough on October 6, 2008 at 2:56 AM

That was the plan when the Warden put the stick in middle of the lake, since then the water has evaporated and left it full of voles instead of tasty fish for Mr kingfisher, the end result is this Barn Owl turned up last night, beggars can't be choosers.

Tech's

Model Canon EOS 30D
Focal Length 600 mm
Exposure Time 1/50 sec
Aperture f/5.6
ISO Equivalent 200
Resting on hide trying not to shake.

Cheers
Brian

Posted by Dave Tucker on October 6, 2008 at 3:13 AM

Hi Brian,
this a stunning image, wish it was one of mine.

Dave

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 6, 2008 at 3:32 AM

Great picture and nice pose.

Posted by Ian Mason on October 6, 2008 at 4:59 AM

Brilliant! The colours are superb. I would lose the lower part just above the branch but that's personal.

Posted by John Robinson on October 6, 2008 at 5:17 AM

Good stuff Brian.
I reckon I would crop some of the lower perch off too. No big deal though.
Good to see you still snapping. :biggrin
Cheers
John:

Posted by Rob Howard on October 6, 2008 at 5:24 AM

Hi Brian,

Very nice indeed. Agree with cropping a bit off of the bottom. Looks like a male bird (no spots on the neck and looks fairly light in plumage). Bet you were thrilled to bits when this landed, if not a bit shaken, by the sound of it. Isn't adrenalin a wonderful thing

Nice work

Regards

Rob

Posted by PhilH on October 6, 2008 at 5:51 AM

Agree with the crop suggestion, but very nice indeed....

Posted by Kim Connolly on October 6, 2008 at 7:03 AM

This is beautiful Brian, I like it very much. Superb image.

Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 6, 2008 at 7:56 AM

A very nice shot, especially the definition of the feet. I'd lose a bit off the bottom too.

Dave

Posted by Barry Southon on October 6, 2008 at 10:16 AM

Brian

What a great image lots of detail I like it too.

Isn't it a fantastic feeling when a species obliges.

Barry

Eastbourne / Kansas

Posted by Matt Cole on October 6, 2008 at 10:54 AM

a lovely shot, I bet you couldn't believe your luck

Matt

Posted by Brian McGeough on October 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM

Thanks for all the comments, I agree about the perch, I will have to do something about that, I am hoping the bird might be back to give me some more chances

Cheers
Brian

Posted by Andy Astbury on October 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM

Shaking or not it's a belter Brian - who wants a boring KF anyway

Cracking shot

Posted by Jon Galt on October 6, 2008 at 1:43 PM

Impressively steady. What sets it apart, to my eye,is that the whole bird is visible and the perch obscures nothing.

Regards

Jon

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 6, 2008 at 1:48 PM

Not a bad change
congrats,

Bertl

Posted by keith mitchell on October 6, 2008 at 3:26 PM

Hi Brian.
You have got to be lucky some time,luck certainly helped you create this beautiful image.

Keith.

Posted by Major Gilbert on October 6, 2008 at 4:01 PM

Great Barney Brian I just love em to bits.

As mentioned a little off the bottom.

Major.

Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 6, 2008 at 4:23 PM

Beautiful shot, the background is superb!

Posted by jack chapman on October 6, 2008 at 4:25 PM

beautiful image, agree about the cropping suggestion and it seems a little cold in coulour as well, unless that was intentional for the mood

Posted by William Jewsbury on October 6, 2008 at 5:05 PM

Lovely shot of a great subject. Is it just me or is there a slight magenta colour cast?

Posted by Brian McGeough on October 6, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Thanks again for your comments, I think the colour issue was due to the light in the area it was taken, its as it was but im sure i could warm it up in PS if it would enhance the image. cheers Brian

Posted by Magnus Hird on October 6, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Gorgeous bird, lovely capture. Agree about the crop