Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

[Paulstw]

I walked the 100 yards from my car to the location and there he was sat right on the perch fishing. I ran back to the car, got my hide, came back down and ended up scaring him away. True to form he flew back 3 mins later to continue.



It's my fave so far. I went out this afternoon to locate a nicer perch. Something with moss on it, and more flat so he can approach from different angles. I've noticed that because the perch is pointing a certain way he can't fly onto it and must swoop up into it from one side. A flatter perch will mean both directions are possible.

ISO1600
400mm
f/5.6
1/60th

It was still quite dark out with a smidgen of sun coming up. I'm lucky they stay pretty still on the perch

Hope you don't mind me keeping you up to date with it :)

Paul

[antoeknee]

Re: Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

I agree, best so far. Think you'll have to go some to beat this excellent image.

[jimsphotography]

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Super photography
James

[Columbarius]

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That is just beautiful!

[Paulstw]

Re: Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

I did have an image of him looking right at me, but I really don't like that pose where they look all fat and chubby so I never processed it. All the rest from today were binned for motion blur. This was the only survivor :)

Thanks for the kind words as always.

[AndyMackie]

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You've cracked it, Paul - took me ages for my first KF so I know exactly how you feel :-)

Personally, I'd back off on the dark and sharp just a tad (says he, who just posted an HDR shot!) but maybe that's just my preference for birds - its a great shot as it is and you just know more are around the corner, which is why we keep coming back for more!

Andy

[Paulstw]

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Cheers Andy. I did put my hide about 5ft closer this time, and halved the ISO from last time. Editing of it, is probably on the limit of contrast I'd normally go for. I actually tend to dial in negative contrast. I think when I slid it across the image just popped out from the BG and I went with it :)

It's only going to get better as the sunny mornings come in earlier.

[paul linton]

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About as good as it gets

Paul

[John_Caswell]

Re: Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

Nice image,try for a perch,with a slight curve,then if you are lucky ,he may batter his dinner on it.

[Brian Sugden]

Re: Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

I also agree, the best so far. Have you thought about submitting them to an agency or your local paper?

Brian

[colin C]

Re: Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

That image is better than any KF shot I have taken. I am envious and also very pleased for you, well done Paul.

[the black fox]

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superb shot matey ,try and find a stick with lichen growing on it if possible moss would look to out of context imho .hard to find the right perch then get them on it but it can be done .

[Paulstw]

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That image is better than any KF shot I have taken. I am envious and also very pleased for you, well done Paul.

Really Colin? I don't know what to say

superb shot matey ,try and find a stick with lichen growing on it if possible moss would look to out of context imho .hard to find the right perch then get them on it but it can be done .

Already have a new perch in place. Some nice green mossy branches. Lets hope tomorrow morning is nice and bright.

[DeeGee]

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[Bill53]

Re: Guess what? Yip got him again this morning. (Kingfisher)

Stunning, well done Paul.

Bill.