A portrait style shot of a juvenile common kingfisher I
This may look like a studio or composite shot but it isn't! This photo was taken out in the field from a pop up hide and spot metered on the kingfisher. The mid morning sun has helpfully provided a catchlight in the kingfisher's eye. I have dropped exposure of the shady dark green background in post processing to create a greater contrast for the kingfisher. This is part of a trio of 'portrait' style shots of the same bird in different poses.
A portrait style shot of a juvenile common kingfisher I
This may look like a studio or composite shot but it isn't! This photo was taken out in the field from a pop up hide and spot metered on the kingfisher. The mid morning sun has helpfully provided a catchlight in the kingfisher's eye. I have dropped exposure of the shady dark green background in post processing to create a greater contrast for the kingfisher. This is part of a trio of 'portrait' style shots of the same bird in different poses.