Limited Edition /100

This image of a Belted Kingfisher titled Splash of the King, was captured along a calm stretch of water just as the bird broke the surface after a successful dive.

Exploding upward from the water, the kingfisher beats its wings wide, droplets scattering in every direction like suspended glass. A small fish is clenched firmly in its bill — a fleeting reward held mid-action — while the bird’s striking blue-gray plumage and rust-toned band catch the light. The surrounding ripples and airborne spray create a sense of controlled chaos, framing the bird in a moment that feels both powerful and precise.

This shot required quick reflexes and persistence. Kingfishers dive without warning and surface just as unpredictably, often in fractions of a second. Tracking the bird through the dive and reacquiring focus as it burst back into view was a constant challenge, made more difficult by shifting reflections and glare off the water. Capturing both the sharp detail of the bird and the motion of the water demanded precise timing and a bit of luck.

Add this limited edition image to your collection. It preserves the intensity and success of the hunt — a dynamic, high-energy moment that brings motion, vitality, and the raw instinct of nature into any space.