Kingfisher

It is always difficult to post a Kingfisher - there are so many hard acts to follow. This one appeared quite close to the hide where I was -no choice as to position, I used a tripod and remote switch. Virtually as shot - just a little sharpening and crop
C & C welcome
50d +400mmf 5.6
Exposure Time = 1/2000"
F Number = F7.1
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400

Shutter Speed Value = 11 TV
Aperture Value = 5.63 AV
Exposure Bias Value = -0.33EV
Metering Mode = Pattern

HI Kim, looks like you had some harsh light to contend with, did well to stop any blow out on the white .

Hi Kim, Nice kingfisher, how much of a crop is it ??
I would prefer a little more room to the right, plus with such a nice plane back ground i would be tempted to clone out the tree bits at the top.


Mark.G

Nice shot, I like the pose. I think I would be tempted to clone out the top branch too, although it does frame the bird. I think I'd like to see a little more room to both sides, as I'm not keen on the square-ish crop. I think it could do with a little more sharpening to my eyes. Still a nice shot, the light's been controlled well.

Thanks for that - I agree about the cloning but my recent attempts have not been too successful! Will perhaps have a go!!

Interesting one Kim
I agree with whats been said.
Thought about a vertical crop ???
John

Nits already covered. Also I would be tempted to clone out the pink flower on the main branch, if you are able to, as it does draw my eye a bit.

Having said that, a very nice image that I would be well pleased with!

Fran

Many thanks, well I have had a go at the cloning - and here is the result. Hope it has improved things Just noticed I have left a bit of stump left hand corner!
Probably could still do with a bit more sharpening!!!

Repost is better without the stump but it seems to lack a bit of sharpness, maybe a round of USM?
Very nice
Rene de heer

hi Kim i had a little play hope you dont mind, i did one round of USM, and also used Noise Ninja. and cropped it slightly different.



Cheers
Mark

Hi Kim.
Now you go steady with that clone tool.
Real nice shot kim bits been covered.
Keith.

Looks loads better - cheers!!

Agree about kingfishers being hard to top, there are a lot of very good photographers who have really mastered doing these birds.

This is a nice image, I think the purple flower on the bottom left spoils it a little, Kim's repost looks best without it but something has gone terribly wrong with the sharpness in that!

All nits metioned of course,the repost works well - well done

Drew