A bird in the bush is better than none!
Feb 18, 2021 12:04:47 #
Feb 18, 2021 12:07:23 #
kpmac wrote:
Better than any I have gotten, Carol. I might as well try to photograph Mars in the daytime. Nice job.
You’ve made me feel better. I was beginning to think I was jinxed with these speed demons. I’ve never tried Mars, day or night!
Feb 18, 2021 12:09:46 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Very nice Carol. You did an excellent job of capturing this beautiful Kingfisher.
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Thank you! She may have been pretty but she was a smarty pants! She had some very harsh things to say.
Feb 18, 2021 12:12:14 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Great work so far! Keep it up. I've never had a Kingfisher this close.
Thank you! This is a substantial crop but it was the closest opportunity for me, too. I was so shocked to see her sitting there that I didn’t even zoom as much I should have. It was very early so that may account for the posing.
Feb 18, 2021 16:05:14 #
Feb 18, 2021 18:39:36 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent set Carol, attractive bird. 
Thank you, Sylvia!😊
Feb 18, 2021 19:49:09 #
Feb 18, 2021 21:02:53 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
In the past I've lamented my failure to get a half way decent picture of a Kingfisher. When I am in their territory they just mock me! These shots aren't great by any means. They were shot from a car window hand holding the D850 with the 200-500, which is almost more camera than I can heft. This fellow was sitting atop a Mangrove making a lot of noise. I think I can safely say these are my best Kingfisher shots to date!
And he's bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to go
Fine shot 
Feb 19, 2021 05:58:18 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
In the past I've lamented my failure to get a half way decent picture of a Kingfisher. When I am in their territory they just mock me! These shots aren't great by any means. They were shot from a car window hand holding the D850 with the 200-500, which is almost more camera than I can heft. This fellow was sitting atop a Mangrove making a lot of noise. I think I can safely say these are my best Kingfisher shots to date!
Great images!!! Carol
Feb 19, 2021 07:10:20 #
Feb 19, 2021 07:34:26 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent work on a very tough subject, Carol!
Thank you, Mike!
Feb 19, 2021 07:36:52 #
joecichjr wrote:
And he's bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to go Fine shot
Fine shot Thanks, Joe. Every time he squawked his tail came up. It was quite a spectacle.
Feb 19, 2021 07:37:47 #
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