Forest Kingfisher

[Ironwood]

Instead of doing the chores when I got home this afternoon I put the Tamron 150-600 on the Nikon and went for a walk

There wasn't much wildlife about, but I did find this Forest Kingfisher....

[seaslug]

And what a beauty it is!.. Lovely shot of it.

[Barkly]

Well done. Sometimes we just think there is only 1 type of kingfisher - the kooka. But many others.

[Ironwood]

Cheers SS and Barkly.

These fella's are a fairly common sighting at my place, we also have the Azure Kingfisher that can be spotted along the creek.

[Mark L]

That's a different BG. Looks like it's flying past while the bird stands still.
How about bringing the highlights down a bit to see if there's a bit more detail in the branch and whites in the bird?
Nonetheless a wonderful photo.

[Ironwood]

Cheers Mark. The background is actually a Coconut tree leaf, it does give a unique look to the photo.

Here is another version, quick edit in aperture and NIK viveza. I think it needs some more work, but its getting too late for me, I have a very early start in the morning.

[Mark L]

Think that looks better ( thumbs up emoticon thing) Got to hate why we have to do this PPing thing.

[Isac]

#2 for me Ironwood, More natural looking colours. Beautiful image. The BG is great IMO.

[Ironwood]

Cheers Mark and Isac With the PP, I guess if it was too easy everyone would be an expert 😜

[P Plates]

Wow - I'd take getting a photograph of one of these over chores any day. I prefer your second post - great colours on the bird and I love the background.