THE KINGFISHER

© Rakesh Syal

THE KINGFISHER

Uploaded: May 07, 2008

Description

My first capture of a bird in my life, LOL!!

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: Strobe return light not detected., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Colleen Farrell May 07, 2008

FANTASTIC capture, Rakesh! I can't believe this is your first--it's perfect! Isn't it a thrill to get such a great shot? :) #917079

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic May 07, 2008

Wonderful composition, details and colors Rakesh!,
Amalia #5897453

Dr. Harmeet Singh May 08, 2008

Amazing shot of this Kingfisher.The eye behind the camera is so great that it captures anything to perfection.. #5898268

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap May 08, 2008

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!

Awsome color and lighting Rakesh Sir, This is really beautiful!!! #5901048

David Phalen May 08, 2008

Excellent comp[, light, color and details!! Beautiful!! #5901431

Melissa G. Meiselman May 09, 2008

Oh Rakesh...this is simply beautiful and congratulations on your first bird exposure taken with fine details and great colors!!! #5904285

Ronald F. Fischer May 10, 2008

Awesome capture, Rakesh!! Welcome to the world of bird photography! I got hooked on it myself about a year ago! #5908077

Inge S. Lasmana May 11, 2008

Very beautiful colors and effects, Rakesh! love it! #5910609

Brett Dolsen May 14, 2008

Fantastic capture of a magnificent bird Rakesh!!
Brett #5920612

Tarun Bose May 16, 2008

Excellent capture. Lovely colours and composition. Anything you click turns out to be a great shot. Syal magic. #5931777

Guy D. Biechele level-classic June 03, 2008

Fine shot. Very bold. Wonderful color. #6013731

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 28, 2008

You did a FANTASTIC job of capturing it, Rakesh!!!!! This is an incredible shot!!!!! ♫ k #6118409

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