Kingfisher on a post

[Stan]

The sun was so strong yesterday morning as we walked back to the car at Keyhaven yesterday it was difficult to see anything in front of me and I almost tripped over this female kingfisher who was sitting on the pump which controlled the level of water in the lake. Needless to say she was off before I had any chance to think about a shot but she did then perch on the fence surrounding the lake for a minute or so. This one is around 10 metres distant

stan

1/1250, f7.1, ISO 800, 600mm

[pelliott1954]

Re: Kingfisher on a post

Very nice, lovely light too

Paul

[Silvertouran]

Re: Kingfisher on a post

Almost looks like your avatar

[Trev B]

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Lovely Stan certainly shows the bright light

[colin C]

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Rather nice seeing the backlight shining through her lower mandible. It really shows the orange/red to good effect.

[Birdy]

Re: Kingfisher on a post

Really nice shot Stan, despite the barbed wire. Great detail in the feathers.

[Stan]

Re: Kingfisher on a post

thanks for looking guys

Almost looks like your avatar

similar but that one is from around 5 years ago

Stan