Posted by Nick Mckeown on April 2, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Lots of detail on the larger image Keith and the exposure and processing look spot on although I feel it is a tad tight in the frame. That beak is huge!
Nick.
Posted by Rene de Heer on April 2, 2012 at 3:23 PM
It is a bit large in the frame but still a great image
Rene de Heer
Main issue already mentioned Keith, perhaps a more traditional 3x2 format might also help in giving the subject more room to breathe. Might suggest looking at a slight reduction in the overall Saturation too, just a thought.
Thanks Guys ,sorry can't help the size maybe i was a bit close with my 5ooml ,thanks Steve but i have not applied any saturation i think it's just a bird in it's top breeding condition at this time of the year.
It is in indeed a bit large in the frame but still a lovely shot with great detail.
Posted by David Taylor on April 3, 2012 at 4:54 AM
I can't understand this 'big in frame' prejudice. What's wrong with BIF? I like BIF. Mind you, I like anaglyphs and keep posting them despite the low viewing and comments. :-) ;-) Excellent portrait especially the larger version, even if it is only 2D :-) ;-)
A little tight it is, and given there is more to play with that's easily sorted. Either way it's a good image of a very handsome bird, the soft lighting has really helped lift those gorgeous colours, nicely done, Keith.
Andy...
Posted by Bob Johnson on April 3, 2012 at 12:42 PM
It is better than my non existent Kingfisher pics Keith
A superbly detailed portrait Keith. There is a place for all sorts of images and a close up like this would be on a lot of photographers wish lists (including mine). This image has been very well captured. Having nailed this, if you decide to go for a bit more space you can always move back a bit before the next session (presuming you can get another opportunity of course).
Thanks a lot for these tips ,this image is not as good as some of the other shots i got on the session that i had ,so i will be posting some more afraid that there all at the same distance but i will try adding a little more canvas.
And hey David i will get myself some specs for your pics
Keith - I've come back to this a few times before commenting.
My thoughts are that perhaps if the brightness and sat were dropped a little, the fact that the bird is BIF may make it less evident ? Just my tuppence worth.....
Having said that, I do love a good KF shot, and this is one. My 'own' very successful pair, which I have watched almost daily for the last few years, are being harassed by half term school kids building camps and playing in the stream, which is a worry. The lack of rain has stopped the stream from flooding which used to keep the kids at bay at this time of year
Posted by Jeroen Stel on April 5, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Agree with Steve's comments on saturation and room all around but the detail is wonderful and you gotta love Kingfishers..
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Thanks for your comments and tips on my Snipe post.
C&C most welcome.
Phil.
Nick.
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Steve
Keith.
A little tight it is, and given there is more to play with that's easily sorted. Either way it's a good image of a very handsome bird, the soft lighting has really helped lift those gorgeous colours, nicely done, Keith.
Andy...
Bob
An excellent image and I'm with David I don't follow the reasoning against BIF the details are really superb.
And hey David i will get myself some specs for your pics
Keith.
My thoughts are that perhaps if the brightness and sat were dropped a little, the fact that the bird is BIF may make it less evident ? Just my tuppence worth.....
Having said that, I do love a good KF shot, and this is one. My 'own' very successful pair, which I have watched almost daily for the last few years, are being harassed by half term school kids building camps and playing in the stream, which is a worry. The lack of rain has stopped the stream from flooding which used to keep the kids at bay at this time of year
greetings,
Jeroen Stel