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Taken last year. Many thanks to KBan, Bzox and tomcat for your User Awards and for all the C&Cs on the damselfly. All very much appreciated.

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens:Canon 500mm F4 L IS
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:22 Jul 2012 - 7:02 AM
Focal Length:500mm
Aperture:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/500sec
Exposure Comp:-4/3
ISO:400
Flash:Off, Did not fire
White Balance:Manual
Title:Kingfisher
Username:Steve_S Steve_S
Uploaded:20 Jan 2013 - 6:17 PM
Tags:Alcedo atthis, Kingfisher, Wildlife / nature
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CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
6
108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:21 PM
1

The most wonderful lighting in this fabulous image, Steve, sheer perfection. Carol

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Alec1
5
United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 6:22 PM
1

Superb detailed capture.

WindowonWildlife
WindowonWildlife (e2 Member)
3
WindowonWildlife vcard United Kingdom4 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:22 PM
1

Stunning KF Steve, superbly taken mate Wink

ali63
ali63 (e2 Member)
1
52 forum postsali63 vcard United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 6:28 PM
1

Fantastic detail on the feathers, I really like this image SmileSmile
Ali

Last Modified By ali63 at 20 Jan 2013 - 6:29 PM
looloobey
looloobey (e2 Member)
2
1910 forum postslooloobey vcard England
20 Jan 2013 - 6:28 PM
1

Superb Steve - excellent detail on this one. Lou

PETERMAYES
20 Jan 2013 - 6:28 PM
1

what quality, i think i will stick to birds i can pose/ stunning is not nearly enough

johnjo58
johnjo58 (e2 Member)
2
johnjo58 vcard United Kingdom5 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:35 PM
1

Superb KF Steve, every aspect spot on
David

rogerdoger
rogerdoger (e2 Member)
2
rogerdoger vcard
20 Jan 2013 - 6:37 PM
1

Fantastic shot. Quality of the plumage is exceptional and lovely lighting. A shot for everyone to aspire to.
Roger

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:41 PM
0

Thanks everyone and thank you David for your User Award, very much appreciated Smile

AnnJ
AnnJ (e2 Member)
1
AnnJ vcard Scotland
20 Jan 2013 - 6:41 PM
1

Amazing shot. Just love it. Such quality and photography at its best. Ann.

mikesmith
mikesmith (e2 Member)
8
45 forum postsmikesmith vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:45 PM
1

The detail in the plumage is something quite amazing
Mike

tomcat
tomcat (e2 Member)
7
5492 forum poststomcat vcard United Kingdom8 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:55 PM
1

The votes & awards have soon rattled in for this one SteveTongue
...and why notWink

Adrian

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 6:56 PM
0

Thanks all and thank you Ann for your User Award, very much appreciated as always.
Steve

Norfolkboy
Norfolkboy (e2 Member)
7
Norfolkboy vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 7:08 PM
1

Superb, Steve.
Colin

mossy
20 Jan 2013 - 7:09 PM
1

Pure Belter, top drawer.

AnneWorner
AnneWorner (e2 Member)
5
576 forum postsAnneWorner vcard United States39 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 7:17 PM
1

Superb shot.

Anne

cheesey
cheesey (e2 Member)
7
cheesey vcard United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 7:22 PM
1

Absolute corker.
Nice work.
Cheesey.

wolfy
9
36 forum posts United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 7:26 PM
1

Remarkable Steve!

M_squared
M_squared (e2 Member)
1
M_squared vcard United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 7:26 PM
1

Stunning!

BIGRY1
BIGRY1 (e2 Member)
1
BIGRY1 vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 7:28 PM
1

What I'd give to capture one of these! This is superb, but I wouldn't expect nothing less from you!WinkGrin
Ryan

philmclean
philmclean (e2 Member)
philmclean vcard Scotland
20 Jan 2013 - 7:32 PM
1

Top quality image.

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 7:34 PM
0

Thanks everyone and thank you cheesey for your User Award, much appreciated.

JohnoP
JohnoP (e2 Member)
7
JohnoP vcard
20 Jan 2013 - 7:49 PM
1

Outstanding quality! John

cheesey
cheesey (e2 Member)
7
cheesey vcard United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 7:57 PM
0

Come on Pete, wake up man !!!!!!!!!!!!

JuBarney
JuBarney (e2 Member)
1
JuBarney vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 8:15 PM
1

Super detailed shot
Ju

Stunning

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
7
1810 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 8:29 PM
1

A real beauty Steve - Congrats on the Awards.
Brian.Smile

elainecookstown
elainecookstown (e2 Member)
1
elainecookstown vcard Spain
20 Jan 2013 - 8:30 PM
1

Just couldn't get any better.

NEWMANP
NEWMANP (Critique Team)
5
1549 forum postsNEWMANP vcard United Kingdom549 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:10 PM
1

thats as good as it gets
Phil

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
6
Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:14 PM
1

Brilliant capture Steve. Congrats on all your well deserved awards. A lovely Kingfisher.
Ron

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:15 PM
0

Thank you Pete for the HC and for all the votes and comments. All much appreciated Smile

tonyng
tonyng (e2 Member)
3
tonyng vcard United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 9:15 PM
1

Not seen this one before. Nice one Steve.

AnneWorner
AnneWorner (e2 Member)
5
576 forum postsAnneWorner vcard United States39 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:39 PM
0

Congratulations on the HC Smile

Anne

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:41 PM
0

Thanks Anne Smile

Mike_Smith
Mike_Smith (e2 Member)
5
64 forum postsMike_Smith vcard United Kingdom
20 Jan 2013 - 9:41 PM
1

They dont get any better than this its fantastic shot

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:44 PM
0

Thanks for the User Award Mike, very much appreciated Wink

rontear
rontear (e2 Member)
10
rontear vcard England2 Constructive Critique Points
20 Jan 2013 - 9:49 PM
1

Summertime......and the living is easy Wink Kingfisher excellence Steve.
Ron.

johnke
johnke (e2 Member)
39 forum postsjohnke vcard South Africa8 Constructive Critique Points
21 Jan 2013 - 5:33 AM
1

Wow perfect composition, Fabulous lighting, Pin sharp & nicely exposed. The epitome of good photography. Thank you.

DaveBartlett
DaveBartlett (e2 Member)
4
DaveBartlett vcard England
21 Jan 2013 - 1:49 PM
1

Excellent Steve!!

Steve_S
Steve_S (e2 Member)
7
152 forum postsSteve_S vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
21 Jan 2013 - 5:04 PM
0

Thanks everyone and thank you Geoff for your User Award, much appreciated Smile

sparrowhawk
sparrowhawk (e2 Member)
4
140 forum postssparrowhawk vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
21 Jan 2013 - 6:18 PM
1

stunnong

DerekL
DerekL (e2 Member)
8
53 forum postsDerekL vcard England14 Constructive Critique Points
21 Jan 2013 - 9:36 PM
1

What can you say about this other than "BRILLIANT".

Derek

richmowil
richmowil (e2 Member)
4
richmowil vcard England
21 Jan 2013 - 10:17 PM
1

Absolutely first Class.

JulieAsh
JulieAsh (e2 Member)
JulieAsh vcard Scotland
2 Feb 2013 - 6:42 PM
1

Absolutely beautiful shot Steve. Composition, focus, DOP - Everything perfect. Makes me wish I lived by a river Smile

Julie

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