Kingfisher

[hockeyboy150]

https://flic.kr/p/wyZyq8
I was disappointed to see that the grass seed heads obscured this Kingfisher when it landed on a nearby perch but managed to focus on it. I quite like the look of the shot and the eye is nice and sharp and unobscured.
Kingfisher 5 by Vince Cowell, on Flickr

 

[mikew]

Can understand you disappointment but still nice to be there and get the picture.

 

[den]

A nice natural subtle shot of the kingfisher in its surroundings there Vince

 

[hockeyboy150]

Can understand you disappointment but still nice to be there and get the picture.

Thanks Mike, I'm not disappointed with the shot. It was just my initial thought when I saw it land on the perch. As Dennis says it gives a good idea of it in its natural surroundings whilst still remaining large in the frame

 

[gary43]

It is always tricky to shoot through such vegetation but as you say the eye is nicely in focus so you did a great job.

Looking on Flickr and magnified a bit the image looks a bit blotchy. Have you used some heavy NR ?

That said, this is a very small point and it is a great spot and a lovely pose captured well.

 

[renu]

The bird appears to be in sharp focus and Bokeh looks creamy.You got a few good catches in Flickr.

 

[gramps]

Well focused through the grass, now get the strimmer out for next time

 

[hockeyboy150]

It is always tricky to shoot through such vegetation but as you say the eye is nicely in focus so you did a great job.

Looking on Flickr and magnified a bit the image looks a bit blotchy. Have you used some heavy NR ?

That said, this is a very small point and it is a great spot and a lovely pose captured well.

Probably not a significant amount of NR but it is a reasonable crop too. Those 2 things combined might give the image a blotchy look. I haven't noticed but then I haven't looked to closely. Just happy to get a King in front of the lens. Cheers.

 

[cruso]

You did very well their Vince to get it sharp through the grasses

 

[Phil-D]

Its a lovely shot I'm a little unsure on the grass but as mentioned above, you have some great stuff on Flickr, I wish all my record shots looked like that

 

[plamen_gb]

Great shot, I can imagine it wasn't the easiest too.

 

[cjt2011]

cracking shot

 

[SKM]

The background is messy and there are oof grasses in front of him but if you have not got any kingfisher shots then any shot is a good start - it can only get better - a shame as the bird is sharp and quite detailed

Stan

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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…'twas a coffee brake and thought why not!
Suggestion: (you could do better with the RAW file)

 

[RedRobin]

I know the feeling, Vince! My first session only lasted seconds and had grasses waving in the way too. I have since taken better pics of the same bird (and cut the grasses!) but so far without a fish.

 

[paulc]

I would be more than happy with that even with the grass in the shot, well captured

 

[hockeyboy150]

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…'twas a coffee brake and thought why not!
Suggestion: (you could do better with the RAW file)

Nice work. I might give it a go. I still have the RAW. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[hockeyboy150]

I know the feeling, Vince! My first session only lasted seconds and had grasses waving in the way too. I have since taken better pics of the same bird (and cut the grasses!) but so far without a fish.

Great photo of a stickleback. Pity that big blue and orange bird photobombed you;-)

 

[RedRobin]

Great photo of a stickleback. Pity that big blue and orange bird photobombed you;-)

....LOL That literally made me laugh out loud, Vince.