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Male Kingfisher

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Posted by Karen Summers on August 30, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Male Kingfisher
One from yesterday the Male Kingfisher that only stayed briefly, probably less than 5 minutes, I always love to see them though, the jewel of all birds

Canon 1DMK4, Canon 500f4L + 1.4 convertor, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/1250

Posted by Ian Haskell on August 30, 2010 at 5:07 PM
I had one sat right next to head without knowing the other day....its only when it got disturbed by a dog that I saw the azure blue catch my eye. Another nice shot of a kingfisher Karen.

Ian
Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 30, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Very nice Karen :toast:
Posted by Karen Summers on August 31, 2010 at 4:27 AM
Thanks Jules can t do much about where he landed, it is cropped, and I haven t done much sharpening to it I think I am finding with the MK4 I am getting more detail than I ever did maybe thats it, cheers for the input though, I certainly don t mind you saying thats what this forum is all about and will certainly take another look at it :smile:
Posted by Karen Summers on August 31, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Jules you took the words right out of my mouth, I did say it could be the light it seemed to bring every little detail out of him especially down his back and on his head which I find does happen with these birds, but thanks for the comments once again
Posted by Jorne de Bruin on August 31, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Love the detail and the subtle colour differences here! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM

No probs with the sharpness IMO Karen and as Jules mentions, you have held the collar very well which is something I can never seem to do, I'm just starting out on my Kingfisher journey so It's always a pleasure to view your superb KF shots.

Andy...
Posted by Paul Rosser on August 31, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Lovely comp, lighting, pin sharp, catchlight. Yes it's a thumbs up from me. A winner all round Karen!
Paul Rosser. :wavey:
Posted by WILLNICHOLLS on August 31, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Stunning bird! Lovely shot.
Posted by Marcel van Duinhov on August 31, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Great background color matching the bird, great shot.

Marcel
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on August 31, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Looks great on my monitor Karen.
Ok, maybe the perch could have been nicer but you have to shoot what's there.
The background is lovely.
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Craig Jones on August 31, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Beautiful KF,these birds are so beautiful and you have captured that beauty really well here Karen :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Phil Mclean on September 1, 2010 at 6:32 AM
The Kingfisher Queen strikes again!
Lovely bird on a lovely background.

Phil. :toast: :toast: