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Kingfisher Looking to Heaven

Kingfisher ~ Alcedo atthis on the Dodder

26 total reviews 
Comment from Shadow catcher


A gorgeous capture of this brilliantly colored kingfisher,Susan,I'm so happy he decided to cooperate so you could get this shot! I just love his colors,this is beautifully focused,excellent catchlight.lovely iridescence in those head feathers;his pose is perfect,and I like how the darkness in the foliage behind him frames him so well and makes him stand out. Congrats on a wonderfully taken photo!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2020
    Lee Ann,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review & your welcome SIX Star rating on this little Kingfisher.
    Susan
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a wonderful shot of the kingfisher!. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2020
    Sesha,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this picture of the Kingfisher looking heaven wards.
    Susan
Comment from Brendaartwork18


This is a brilliant capture. Your kingfisher is picture perfect almost posing for you. His colours are vibrant and he really pops against that glorious green foliage. On a branch especially provided for your shot lol. Clarity is good, focus excellent, saturated colours have impact. Good positioning and timed capture.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
    Brenda
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Kingfisher posed for once out in the open.
    Susan
Comment from Jo Calderbank


What a wonderful capture of this beautiful kingfisher, pin sharp focus and clarity especially on the eye, saturated but natural colours, perfect timing, a lovely natural wildlife
Image, perfectly framed. I have
Not managed to get a good kingfisher shot yet would love to
Get one like this. Very well done
Susan.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 12-Oct-2020
    Jo,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Kingfisher perched out in the open. Thanks too for your most welcome SIX star rating.
    Susan
reply by Jo Calderbank on 13-Oct-2020
    Your very welcome Susan
    Hope your keeping well. Jo
Comment from Malmax


Outstanding detail and color in this Kingfisher shot Susan.
I think the well defined head and detailed feathers is magnificent in this image.
The complimentary colors also make your subject eye-catching and a terrific stand out. Another exceptional shot Susan!
Malmax

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 12-Oct-2020
    Marsha
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Kingfisher perched out in the open on the river bank in front of Granny the Dodder Fox ( out of the frame,)
    Susan
Comment from Artistsushma


fantastic capture....brilliant composition....the bird is looking gorgeous with its beautiful colours...your caption adds to the photo...focus and clarity is superb...the leaves and branches are giving good contrast.....thanks for sharing...good luck for the contest...

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
    Sushma,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Kingfisher posing on an Alder branch in the open.
    Susan
Comment from cleo85


You captured this little bird excellently. Its posture is interesting. The bird seems to observe something above. The colorful plumage of the Kingfisher is attractive. Your photo well focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the sharpness of detail and the realism of light and color. The bird is perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2020
    Cleo
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Kingfisher posing for once out in the open.
    Susan
reply by cleo85 on 09-Oct-2020
    You're very welcome :o)
Comment from Sange


Yes the Kingfisher's are never easy to Photograph. I see them every day on a telephone wire. The minute I get my camera out... They are gone in a nano second.
You have a fine capture here Susan showing nice colors, details and sharp focus.
Well done :)

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2020
    Sandra,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Kingfisher. It was serendipity that I stopped my car on the way to the Bank when I noticed people with cameras & long lens all lined along the river wall .... Knowing it was more than likely the Kingfisher that was in their sights... I parked the car ran across the road got out my Compact camera fired off this & 17 more shots before carrying on to the bank...As you say they are more than often seen as a blue "Bullet" flashing past me.
    Susan
Comment from JirinaInspire


Wonderful composition of this Kingfisher sitting on the proper branch, positioned diagonally across the picture. Beautiful coloring and nice green background. The light shining is nice contrast and adds interest for the picture.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2020
    Jirina,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Kingfisher perched for once out in the open & not under an over hanging branch.
    Susan
Comment from michiganmike


A great pose and a very fine shot. This kingfisher is much more colorful than the variety I see around my lake in Michigan. A beautiful specimen in a great setting.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2020
    Mike,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Kingfisher for once posing out in the open so I did not have to bend down to take it. Thanks too for your welcome SIX star rating.
    Susan