Preening

I went down my local patch this morning to photograph kingfishers, and was fortunate get him preening only the third time I captured this on camera.

5d mk2
500mm l
iso 1250
f/5
shutter 1/320

Amazing shot, great timing and the colors are very nice.

Marcel van Duinhoven

lovely shot Dale in the rain to which adds something to the image

An excellent image made even more so by the falling rain. A close up of a rain drop bouncing off its wing would be nice.

I love the soft light here Dale,

Bertl

You've captured a great moment and the rain certainly adds to the image. Well done.

yes, I really like the effect of the rain. Very nicely taken Dale.

Matt

Hi Dale,

Great image of a wonderful subject. Its made all the better by the falling rain.

No nits from me.

Shaun

Nice work Dale - I have several almost identical images but, sadly, without the rain which certainly adds something to it

Stunning work Dale, however, and I'm not sure what you can do about it but the perch coming out of the side of the frame like that just doesn't sit right for me.. All that said I'd be pleased as punch to get anything near as good.

Brett

Terrific Dale.Rain always enhances and what little light there is,has made that wing really shine.

Phil.

Beautiful Dale,wondeful light and background very nice capture
Bronia

Sweet capture.

Ian