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woodland kingfisher


woodland kingfisher
Photo Information
Copyright: Paul Bright (paulbright) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 101 W: 0 N: 239] (2724)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-10
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-02-15 20:22
Viewed: 1277
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
woodland kingfisher - halcyon seneglensis.
common summer resident. present october to april,occasionally later, in mixed bushveld and riverine woodland, usually in pairs.
reference:newmans birds of southern africa.
got this shot near Satara. I saw plenty of them in just two days, however this is the only good shot.

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What nice colors on this bird But i think you could have done better not really sharp i think you know the head could have been in a better position compo very good

Hi Paul, great shot of the kingfisher. I've never seen one of these guys, for real or in photo. The colour is amazing. You've composed it well with good detail, especially on the feathers and eye (you got the catch light).

Thanks, John

Hello Paul, excellent colors, compo and light.
Andrea

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2007-02-16 5:59]

Hi Paul,

Very nice shot of this colorfull kingfisher,I will be of to the kruger tomorrow,so hope they are still there,

Regards,
Paul

Hi Paul

This is a terrific shot! What a beautiful capture!
The details on this impressive kingfisher are simply outstanding and the colors are lovely.
I really like the POV and the composition here a lot!
Very good DOF that blurres the BG nicely and also an excellent exposure management.
I do think the contrast is just a little low here, so i added a WS...hope you don't mind :)

Anyway, Bravo for this charming catch and TFS
Horia

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  • whjb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 51 W: 26 N: 172] (683)
  • [2007-02-16 13:32]

Hi Paul,

Very nice pose and good shot. Difficult exposure with the shade and bright sunlight, but well handled. Well done.

TFS
Willem

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