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Last image of the year...

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 31, 2009 at 4:03 AM
Last image of the year...
And ofcourse that should be a Kingfisher image.. :wink: :jump:
I have had some great moments with these blue beauties again this summer and hope next year they will be there again.
Chose to stay away from the rule of thirds for this one and picked central composition on purpose..

I would like to wish all of you a photofantastic 2010 in good health and may the light be with you.. :cool:

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -2/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 400
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm (incl. crop factor)
AF mode: Auto Focus
On tripod and Wimberley Sidekick from a hide
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

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Posted by Mike Andrews on December 31, 2009 at 4:32 AM
I think I would prefer a little off the RH side, but with such a great picture it's hard to be critical.

Happy New Year to you too - I look forward to the new crop of kingfisher shots as well as your other posts. :toast: :smile:
Posted by Craig Jones on December 31, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Next year I am camping at this place :biggrin: :biggrin: Wonderful shot and the beak open just adds to the image,alittle over to the right for me ,but saying that the central composition does work well,beautiful detail and colours,a happy new year Jeroen :jump: :toast:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on December 31, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Hey Jeroen

Very best for 2010, I don't think this is your best kingfisher but it's still a very good shot

Cheers

Andy
Posted by John Robinson on December 31, 2009 at 8:16 AM
All the best Jeroen - and a snappy new year.
A tint bt central but no big deal, still a grand shot.
JohnR
Posted by Cliff Young on December 31, 2009 at 8:45 AM
A Happy New Year to you,too. Lovely capture - on my New Year's list to get one of these myself ....... Cliff :smile:
Posted by Barry Southon on December 31, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Jeroen

Best wishes for 2010 thanks for sharing your knowledge and data I find your efforts a tutorial in themselves.

Thank you.
:wink:
Posted by Philip Newman on December 31, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Beautiful image to end 2009 and best wishes for 2010.

Posted by John MacTavish on December 31, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Lovely crisp image with a great perch and background.

Good new year to you when it comes

:toast:
Posted by Rob Ashton on December 31, 2009 at 1:21 PM
A lovely Kingfisher to finish the year on Jeroen. May 2010 bring you all you wish for and the same to everyone else here.

Rob :toast: :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on December 31, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Lovely shot Jeroen - one of my bogey birds. Maybe better luck next year. A happy New Year to you. :wavey:
Posted by Ian Haskell on January 1, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Lovely shot of a kingfisher.

Ian
Posted by Paul Hobson on January 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Hi Jeroen

as Andy says probabaly not your best kingfisher but a good way to end 2009 and plan for 2010, all the best

Paul
Posted by Ian Mason on January 2, 2010 at 5:23 PM
It's been a fantastic exhibition of kingfisher photography, which I have enjoyed immensely. Looking forward to more in 2010!