European Kingfisher ( F ) XVI

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Hi folks ... it´s KF time :bg3:
One from earlier this year at a commercial set up ... I do like the spotlight effect , created by the vegetation and the hide . I just emphasized it slightly by darkening the BG ....
And do like the different hues of the blue and cyan plumage ... created by sun and shadow . Have not changed them .

Canon EOS R6 II
EF 200 - 400 IS L at 560 mm
Tripod

F 7,1 ; Iso 1600 ; 1/500 sec

Processed with DT 4.6.1 and PSCC 2024 ; slight crop

Thanks for watching and commenting to my previous postings

Cheers Andreas
 
Andreas, I can definitely get down with the spotlight feel here. Emerging from the darkness is the essence!

The drip on the lip and the little pop of light on the lichen enhance. Very real feel on this one.

Can't help to love that bright blue strip going down the back. Wish to see them IRL one time.

Well done.
 
Thanks guys, glad you like it :bg3:

@ Will .... yes for sure different compared to the HK image , regarding football .... we have been successful . Not sure if you are happy with the Bravehearts result ? You still have a chance ...

Cheers Andreas
 
I like that you went darker for the background, it really works well. I also like the "pensive" pose, although I do realize it was really likely checking out the water below. I personally would have preferred the whole bird lit up to and including the tail feathers, but yes, the spotlight look is really nice nonetheless.
 

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