Kingfisher at ease

[linhope]

Kingfisher by hedgehope, on Flickr





Taken during a visit to Gosforth nature reserve (captured on the 6th visit)

Canon 7D, Canon 70-200 F2.8 @ 200mm,ISO1000,F5

[paul linton]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

Very fine image.
How did you manage to get so close,I struggle to capture sparrows this close never mind these beautiful birds, you must be well pleased thanks for sharing

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

That is indeed a close image using the 70-200mm.
A lovely shot and thank you for sharing with us.

[Alan Campbell]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

cracking image,i take it you were in a hide and have cropped quite a bit.
I would be chuffed with this image
well done

Alan

[Stan]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

Cropped or not it is very nice

Stan

[linhope]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

Hi Paul, the window within the hide is is only feet away from the 3 perches the warden has planted in the lake which enures cropping is at a minimum. Took me 6 days (early mornings) to capture the image.

Been trying for the last 2 months to capture again but no sign, however I have been told the pair are still about.

Tom

[colin C]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

A very fine image.

Your patience has rewarded you well.

Colin

[Dave_S]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

How nice is that, well done!!

Dave

[rcarca]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

A fantastic shot. Magical colour on them.

[colin C]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

Something that has just clicked - that little female kingfisher is around 20 - 30% larger than life size.

They really are quite small when you see them.

Colin

[paul linton]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

Hi Paul, the window within the hide is is only feet away from the 3 perches the warden has planted in the lake which enures cropping is at a minimum. Took me 6 days (early mornings) to capture the image.

Been trying for the last 2 months to capture again but no sign, however I have been told the pair are still about.

Tom

It was worth all the effort Tom, Many thanks.

Paul

[DeeGee]

Re: Kingfisher at ease

Beautiful colour.

[tesarver]

Very colorful bird