Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Less Is More - Kingfisher

Discussion

18 replies
Posted by Craig Jones on September 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Less Is More - Kingfisher
I have spent the last few days again on the river Trent photographing these beautiful birds. Here this female landed right on the end of this perch allowing me to compose her so.The background is a dark treeline/old brick bridge which forms this natural BG.The sun was really out today and it felt like the summer was back,here the light has brought out the wonderful colours where I have tired not to over-saturate this already colourful bird.I am hoping to try so wide-angle /diving images soon,capturing their behaviour and habitat within the images.

All Comments And Advice Welcome

Nikon D3S
Nikon F4600VR
F8,1/500
iso 400, -0.7EV
Spot Metering
PP-Nikon Capture NX2,CS3, Full Frame

Thanks For Looking :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on September 1, 2010 at 5:06 PM
The iridescent blue against the dark BG is outstanding. A superb image IMO, Craig, because I love black backgrounds, :biggrin: :wink: :wavey:

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 1, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Lovely shot Craig

great contrast between the bird and dark background :toast:
Posted by Marcus Conway on September 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Well done Craig. Fantastic shot :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on September 2, 2010 at 2:53 AM
Cracking shot Craig!
Well done trying to capture something different.

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by John Robinson on September 2, 2010 at 5:01 AM

Interesting shot.
Certainly different from the norm.
Johnr
Posted by Graham Goddard on September 2, 2010 at 5:04 AM
Can't make my mind up if there ought to be a bit less space at the top, but that is a very minor nit.

I like the black BG Craig and the comp - good work. I know you've been after KF's for a long time :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Matt Cole on September 2, 2010 at 5:59 AM
very striking Craig, the background shows off the colours very nicely. Well composed too.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Karen Summers on September 2, 2010 at 6:06 AM
I love this Craig like the comp very much and i like the plain perch, I am liking the less perch the better approach now so it takes nothing from the beauty of the bird
Posted by Dave Bartlett on September 2, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Super background that really sets off the bird a treat :toast:
Posted by Calum Dickson on September 2, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Really like the composition in this Craig. Looks like your getting addicted to these little birds :jump: Looking forward to seeing the diving shots.

:toast: :toast:
Calum
Posted by Austin Thomas on September 2, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Great stuff Craig. I think a shave off the top would strengthen.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on September 2, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Very nice Craig.

Geoff.
Posted by Shaun Simpson on September 2, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Lovely shot Craig :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Another beauty Craig, comp and BG are both very good.

Andy...
Posted by Jeff Harrison on September 3, 2010 at 3:18 AM
A very nice image Craig with multiple cropping possibilities :toast: - looks like your on a roll with these beauties :wink: :smile:
Posted by Paul Rosser on September 3, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Like this Craig, a very nice image!
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Justin on September 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM
There's certainly no mistaking what the main focal point is here with that totally un-distracting background. Good to see you got your bird in the end :cool:
Posted by Craig Jones on September 5, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Thank you folks for your kind comments and advice :wink: :wink: :wink: :wavey: