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Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm f/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Mankwe Dam, Pilanesberg, North West, RSA
Date: Feb 25, 2013
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/800
Galleries: Portraiture, Birds
Date Uploaded: Feb 27, 2013
Viewed: 628
Comments: 13
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(JABS-Just Another Bird on a Stick) Once getting to them in the wild, these Kings are "reasonably" easy to photograph when on a branch, however the eye, which is solid black and lies inside a black mask of feathers is very hard to get separation from those feathers. Mostly the eye is invisible in photographs.
A day of waiting and timing the light to get this shot with that eye/feather separation and smooth BG... Image is un-cropped (Original 4928px) but re-sized to 960px with some Curves and a little Topaz Labs DeNoise 5 applied to the background which is dry veld (grass) about 400 meters behind the bird.
Here's one in flight:
Taken during a long weekend wildlife photo-shoot in the magnificent Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, a Big 5 (Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo) Game Reserve about 2 hours drive North West of Johannesburg. We stayed at the Bakgatla Campsite in the North of the reserve which was busy due school long w/e but sufficient and affordable. It was hot, in the late 30's and early 40's C(90-110 F) It is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts particularly birders.
Any comment or critique; complimentary or critical are welcome and appreciated.
Questions about gear, technique etc. also welcome.
This image is © copyrighted 2013 by Harvey Grohmann. Duplication, publication, copying is strictly forbidden and protected by law. To obtain pricing and consent contact me via Photocommission.com
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05/19/2013 12:28:32 AM |
| Beautiful and srisply detailed capture. |
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03/16/2013 08:23:14 PM |
| Very beautiful shot Harvey! Love the full size too. And I learned a new thing today...JABS. Love it. |
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03/07/2013 10:04:52 PM |
| Beautiful. I love the little tuft on the top of his head. Great details and I love how he pops from the background. |
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03/07/2013 01:50:33 PM |
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03/06/2013 12:34:06 PM |
| I don't know how I missed this one either, Harvey. It's quite lovely - especially with that golden background to set off his sharp black and white coloring. Nice capture. |
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03/05/2013 07:04:42 PM |
Not sure how I missed this one, because I try to comment on everything....
In fact, I remember looking at the image and commenting. Maybe I forgot the post button. Anyway....
Nice job getting such a great close up of the bird. I love the sharpness of the bird and the buttery background. I take it that the spot on the wing is a little blown spot? |
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03/05/2013 04:03:05 PM |
Very nice Harvey. The eye and face is spot on.
I like the BG a lot. Just that little bit of variation in colour really does it for me. And looking at detail, the small lichen on the branch is a nice touch too :-).
You should be really pleased with this one. |
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03/05/2013 12:57:00 PM |
| Gosh he looks content. Wonderful capture that shows well against the b/g here. |
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03/05/2013 01:26:37 AM |
| This is so lovely! The smooth, colourful background setS off his pied plumage beautifully. The eye is nicely distinct. |
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03/02/2013 12:28:04 PM |
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02/28/2013 05:36:15 PM |
| I really like kingfishers, they all seem to be so boldly decorated. I like your description, and indeed the eye is nicely visible. |
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02/28/2013 11:31:12 AM |
| Amazing image, really love this one: his posture, sitting on that branch (noce DOF on the branch as well) and I do like the background colour in this one, the Kingfisher really stands out. And the reflection in his eye makes is complete. |
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02/27/2013 12:25:20 PM |
| This is absolutely lovely. The bird stands out against the creamy background. Nice crisp focus. Stunning! |
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