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I could not resist this cute young male Kingfisher.

Thank you for taking a look, I am always looking to improve so please feel free to C&C

Johnjo

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens:EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:29 Jul 2011 - 10:51 AM
Focal Length:400mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/6.3
Shutter Speed:1/320sec
Exposure Comp:-1/3
ISO:1600
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Do they mean me?
Username:johnjo58 johnjo58
Uploaded:2 Aug 2011 - 6:03 PM
Tags:Closeup, Kingfisher, No fishing, Wildlife / nature, Wildlife/nature
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Votes:70

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geoffrey baker
geoffrey baker (e2 Member)
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495 forum postsgeoffrey baker vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 6:24 PM
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Classic!
I assume he can't read Wink
A little tight in the frame maybe but a photo like this should be a good seller.
Well done.

Geoff.

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lifesnapper
lifesnapper (e2 Member)
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lifesnapper vcard England
2 Aug 2011 - 6:34 PM
0

Great shot Smile

John Smile

bluetitblue
bluetitblue (e2 Member)
4
bluetitblue vcard United Kingdom
2 Aug 2011 - 6:41 PM
0

Good capture and detail.

rogerwd
2 Aug 2011 - 7:02 PM
0

excellent picture.

Niknut
Niknut (e2 Member)
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240 forum postsNiknut vcard United Kingdom50 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 7:15 PM
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Brilliant shot !....made my day !!!!!!.WinkGrinGrinGrin

lobski
2
Philippines1 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 7:16 PM
0

Outstanding capture. Amazing!

Fred Grin

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
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636 forum postsWhiteRose1 vcard England104 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 7:42 PM
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Agree with Geoff, a little more space at the bottom maybe. But such a great shot, fantastic detail and the humour makes this a winner. Nice one.

Dave

cats_123
cats_123 (e2 Member)
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3571 forum postscats_123 vcard Northern Ireland21 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 8:13 PM
0

he's a stunner Grin

this one made me smile John, lovely

KBan
KBan (e2 Member)
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447 forum postsKBan vcard England4 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 10:04 PM
0

A cracker John..Shortlisted
keith

DaveBartlett
DaveBartlett (e2 Member)
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DaveBartlett vcard England
2 Aug 2011 - 10:08 PM
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Great idea - like it Grin

Dave

phil_j
phil_j (e2 Member)
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131 forum postsphil_j vcard England4 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 10:32 PM
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Simply superb, Fantastic shot.

Phil

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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Daisymaye vcard Canada7 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 10:35 PM
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This is fabulous, what a great shot. Love it..............Sandy

WindowonWildlife
WindowonWildlife (e2 Member)
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WindowonWildlife vcard United Kingdom4 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 10:44 PM
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Hi johnjo,as mentioned the image is a little tight in the frame...However I often struggle with composition and beat myself up with what's right or wrong !!
I had a similar idea not so long ago,but never carried it through....wish I had now Wink
For innovation,detail and pose I award my UA Wink Excellent mate & I love it.

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
2 Aug 2011 - 11:12 PM
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Superb image, perch and consequent title........all came together so beautifully.
Ronnie.

HSTONEY222
2 Aug 2011 - 11:45 PM
0

COULD SAY THE CATCH OF THE DAY OR NOT?.
NICE SHOT ,.

HOWARD.

canon_stu
3 Aug 2011 - 12:16 AM
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Possibly the best kingfisher shot i have seen on this site, well done, the sign makes the image.

What a fabulous shot - well done indeed !

Chris

A beauty mate !

cassiecat
3 Aug 2011 - 8:11 AM
0

think its a cracker. shortlisted.lesley

johnjo58
johnjo58 (e2 Member)
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johnjo58 vcard United Kingdom5 Constructive Critique Points
3 Aug 2011 - 10:14 AM
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Thank you all for your positive input on this photograph and for your observations about the tightness of the framing, you have a point. It is very affirming; finding the Kingfishers, getting the hide sorted out, perches etc. was a six month project, which has been very worth while. Of course taking the photographs and watching these amazing little birds is reward in itself, but your votes and comments have made it doubly so, thank you all.

Also special thanks to Dean for his UA, it means a lot to me.

Johnjo

Last Modified By johnjo58 at 3 Aug 2011 - 10:16 AM
BarbaraR
3 Aug 2011 - 3:28 PM
0

Haa, that is great.
Lovely shot and amusing too.
Congrats.

B.

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
3 Aug 2011 - 3:47 PM
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I admire his spirit- **** a snoot at authority !!!Grin Superb capture.
Ron

teocali
teocali (e2 Member)
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71 forum poststeocali vcard England18 Constructive Critique Points
4 Aug 2011 - 7:46 PM
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Perfectly timed and captured - just love that expression of flouting authority. I do agree with Dean that perhaps the crop is a tad tight and as you have such a wonderful clean bg I might have been tempted to extend the canvas upwards to give more headroom. However, this is still a stunning and very original capture - simply superb.
Sylvia

KBan
KBan (e2 Member)
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447 forum postsKBan vcard England4 Constructive Critique Points
6 Aug 2011 - 2:05 PM
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Have my User Award Johnjo it's one shot i wish i had taken !

Keith

Alan_Coles
Alan_Coles (e2 Member)
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175 forum postsAlan_Coles vcard Wales11 Constructive Critique Points
8 Aug 2011 - 7:40 AM
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Superb.

I agree with Geoff, a seller!!

lawbert
lawbert (e2 Member)
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1435 forum postslawbert vcard England14 Constructive Critique Points
8 Aug 2011 - 4:55 PM
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The crop looks fine to me, theres so much humour and detail in the shot that it doesnt need any more of that glorious bokehWink
All the Best
Paul

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
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1810 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
11 Aug 2011 - 3:08 PM
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Love this - top shot Johnjo - worth all the effort. A cracking image well deserving of its awards.
Brian.

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
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195 forum postsGlostopcat vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
16 Aug 2011 - 10:11 PM
0

An outstanding image, one to be proud of

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