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Copyright: Ivan Kruys (Argus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2596 W: 133 N: 7433] (23169)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-15
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4500
Exposure: f/5.1, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-16 12:49
Viewed: 1114
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The White-breasted Kingfisher is an Asian bird, found from Turkey to the Phillipines. It is the most common kingfisher in Goa and probably in India as a whole. It can often be seen on powerlines looking for prey that can be any animal from insects to fish and small mammals. It is quite noisy and territorial.
I digiscoped this individual at about midday when it was hot. It seems that to keep a little cooler the wing is held a little away from the body.
You can compare this shot with that I took of the same species seen from behind

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  • Great 
  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer [C: 184 W: 1 N: 393] (2011)
  • [2006-09-16 12:55]

Hello Ivan.
And you've captured it very well. Sharpness is great, colors are beautiful and there is a nice spot in the eye.
Very well done.
Gr. Hans

Except for some slight noise in the BG, this is a great frontal shot of this beautiful Kingfisher found all over India, Ivan.
Delightful POV, DOF and colours.
Well done and TFS.

  • Great 
  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 715 W: 115 N: 1032] (4581)
  • [2006-09-16 13:32]

what a beautiful kingfisher, ivan! :-)
well composed with the colorful bird sitting on the old piece
of wood in a great "observing" pose.
good sharpness, wonderful sunlight and terrific colors.
lucky you, to see and capture such a jewel.
well done & take care, thorsten.

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-09-16 13:41]

Una pequeña y bonita composición Ivan, con gran nitidez y excelente DOF y POV, generando un trasfondo perfecto.
Sólo criticaría una leve sobre exposición que se aprecia en las áreas blancas del plumaje.
Buen trabajo.
Saludos... Ricardo

A small and beautiful composition Ivan, with great sharpness and excellent DOF and POV, generating a perfect background.
Only I would criticize a light over exposed that is appreciated in the white areas of the plumage.
Good work.
Greetings... Ricardo

A superb shot of nice fellow. I like the position of the wings and the colors of WBK., The picture is good and the colors are excellent. Its nice to know that you visited india.
TFS
Goutham R

Hi Ivan,
Wonderful picture, beautiful bird! Very nice POV, DOV and lovely colours!

Regards,
João

  • Great 
  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1405] (4829)
  • [2006-09-16 19:05]

Hi Ivan,

Beautiful shot, I like the composition and your POV, its nice to see it from this side after your previous shot from behind, the detail is nice and sharp, great lighting and the colours are lovely too.

TFS Hilary :o)

Hi Ivan

Great image. Perfect pose, lovely colours, great background. Very nice work. :-)

  • Great 
  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2006-09-17 13:11]

Beautiful bird. Really lovely composition and great BG. Lovely details

Opps PT all out today

Karan

Bonjour,
Bel oiseau à l'air bien décidé.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

  • Great 
  • marjan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 482 W: 10 N: 362] (2631)
  • [2006-09-17 14:48]

nice, cleare and bright shot. Good coloures.
Marjan

  • Great 
  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 268 W: 17 N: 504] (3247)
  • [2006-10-06 2:26]

very beautiful pic of a white throated...

well done Ivan...

  • Great 
  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 612 W: 11 N: 620] (3303)
  • [2006-10-29 1:52]

Liked the pose,nice details,good POV.!!

Ivan,

Nice shots. Beautiful colors and POV. Sharpness is fine too. Maybe the whites are slightly burned out but that's a minor thing.
Well done
TFS
Kim

  • Great 
  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 0 N: 184] (890)
  • [2008-08-20 0:44]

Hello Ivsn,
thanks for liking my babby hopper nymph.
This kingfisher shot is wonderful. I have been trying to get one , still unseccesful. They really fly off when im approaching. THe one above is really sharp and clear. Beautiful feathers and its posture is nice too. The blurrred green background is wonderful to make this bird stands out clearly, even the stump it resting onto is very sharp.
Nicely composed, thinkinhg on how you did it so well.

Regards,
Foozi

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