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kingfisher on the fern


kingfisher on the fern
Photo Information
Copyright: zhewen wu (fastshot) Silver Star Critiquer [C: 35 W: 0 N: 2] (464)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D2X, 300 2.8VR
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/1500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-11-08 2:07
Viewed: 1832
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
New Zealand kingfishers are common on sheltered coasts,particularly in northern NZ.Some NZ kingfishers inhabit forests and bore nesting-holes in rotting trees.
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Hi Zhewen,
Great capture with beautiful colors and a nice shine on the kingfishers coat. The BG looks a little strange, as if a net was hung in the back. The control on the exposure is spot on.
TFS,
Niek

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2006-11-08 4:30]

Hi Zhewen

What a splendid catch! This kingfisher could not have had a better support to isolate it from the BG and give an excellent depth to the image!
The focus is impecable, the POV great adn teh colors very beautiful!
Also great sharpness and framing!
Very well done!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hello Zhewen,
NIce sharp capture of this kingfisher and fine lighting and contrast with the BG.
It looks like the Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus).
I think this shot could be even better with a little more cropping, so I tried the WS.
Regards, Ivan

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-11-08 12:05]

Hi zhewen,

A nice capture of this colorfull bird,well exposed and focused,TFS

Paul

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-11-08 14:10]

Hello Zhewen , A Very good shot from the kingfisher , beauty colours pose details and beauty bg , greetings teunie .

Hi Zhewen,
A very nice shot on this Kingfisher. A spot on exposure has the colors and detail looking excellent. Nice even light and very well composed. He looks great with that pose sitting on the ferns.
Scott

Hi Zhewen,

Nice capture, focus and exposure of this fast bird. DOF great , a tighter crop may remove the bg distractions.

jim

Hello Zhewen,
Great composition and sharpness. Vibrant colors and well seen picture. Is it a net that hang in the background?
JC

Hi Zhewen

Nice catch. Lovely colours. Well done. TFS.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-11-09 14:32]

Hi Zhewen, what a beauty! The kingfisher is so nice and clear to see. And I love how it is sitting on the Koru, and the fern is seen in the BG.
Excellent
Janice

Nice bird. Good sharpness and exposure. Maybe a little bit too centered.

Very nice Love the compo colors pov how big is that bird looks great sat on a fiddle head great shot

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