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Wolter Steenkamp posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Brown-hooded Kingfisher
I love how the bokeh helps to emphasize the bird
It was already early evening and the sun was gone, so besides pushing the limits of the camera, I’m happy with the photo’s sharpness and colour.
Sony A7iii
100-400m
190mm
ISO4000
f 8,0
1/1000#WildlifePhotography
#BirdPhotography
#AvianPhotography
#Conservation1 Comment
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I completely agree with you, Wolter—shooting at ISO 4000 and achieving such a clean image is amazing. Your photo is sharp where it matters most, with excellent feather detail and a beautiful catchlight in the eye. The crop works perfectly, adding impact, and your decision to underexpose for a dark background is brilliant, making your subject stand out. Well done—keep up the great work!