Sacred Kingfisher.

[Isac]

I was beginning to think that Sacred Kingfishers were only seen on the East Coast BUT much to my delight and excitement, I spotted one hopping between the trees at our lake.
As you might have guessed, I took quite a few shots, because I've never seen one in the flesh. I assumed they were the same size as a Kookaburra but they are only half the size.

#1

#2

#3

#4

[kevinj]

Nice catch,they are beautiful birds,we get them all over the place here.#3+4 would be my pick,the light is showing his colours nicely.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day mate

Yep - some "damn fine photos" there Isac, with #2 being my favourite

Phil

[Isac]

Nice catch,they are beautiful birds,we get them all over the place here.#3+4 would be my pick,the light is showing his colours nicely.

Cheers Kevin. You are lucky to have them flitting about where you are. They are probably around here a bit more as well, it's just that I've not noticed them before.

G'day mate. Yep - some "damn fine photos" there Isac, with #2 being my favourite. Phil

Thanks Phil. First time seeing them so I'm just pleased to add them to the collection.

[Grumpy John]

Fantastic images there Isac. I prefer #1 & #2 with the wooded background, I feel that the impact of the Kingfisher's colours get lost against the blue sky.
I really need to get out more and go looking for some native birdlife now that I've got the necessary glass.

[Isac]

Well spotted and thanks for the CC. I might drop a grey cloudy sky in to see if it helps with the colours.

[Isac]

Try this one.

[avkomp]

nice series. prefer the light in the first couple. some shadow/hightlight may well improve the others too.
as for the rework, I personally think the bright bit top left pulls the eye. would be much stronger with a uniform dark background imho

[Isac]

Thanks Stephen. All noted. I repaired the grey sky BG to make it more uniform. Maybe make it darker as well?

[avkomp]

significant improvement imho. what do you think?
as for darker or not, this will come down to personal pref. I reckon it is good as is.

[Isac]

It does look a bit better Stephen, thanks for the CC.

[RossW]

Great capture of a great bird Isac.

Ross

[Isac]

Thank you Ross. I couldn't believe my luck when it flew into the tree that I was standing under. Never seen one around here before.