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Kingfisher

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Posted by Andy Darrington on November 8, 2007 at 3:59 PM
Had this bird turn up at my pond on Sunday in thick fog but thankfully he stayed around for a couple of hours, his mate turned up today but had one fish and flew off

1DS MK11 600F4 + 1.4 ISO400 250 F8

Thanks for looking
Andy

www.andrew-darrington.com
Posted by Chris Lloyd on November 8, 2007 at 4:01 PM
Hi Andy,

Lovely image, loving that reflection!

Chris Lloyd.
Posted by Alan Bryant on November 8, 2007 at 4:06 PM
First for me seeing a kingfisher shot with its reflection :cool:

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on November 8, 2007 at 5:53 PM
A first for me also Andy!!

I have seen them perched at ground level, but don't recall seeing a shot such as this :eek:

Nicely framed, and an interesting KF shot :toast:

Alan
Posted by Marko Trebušak on November 9, 2007 at 2:00 AM
They are great subject on their own, but you did well with whole photo.

Cheers,
Marko
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 9, 2007 at 3:29 AM
Sweet image Andy - not seen one like this before - good job and nice comp :toast:
Posted by David Clapp on November 9, 2007 at 4:16 AM
What a reflection. Thats excellent.
Posted by Jim Greenfield on November 9, 2007 at 4:28 AM
Very nice work - you have some other really good shots on your website from the same session
Posted by Adrian North on November 9, 2007 at 5:30 AM
Very unusual and very nice - I'm jealous - I can't even get anywhere near a kingfisher and you get them coming to your pond???? :mad: :smile:

Adrian
Posted by Stuart McCrae on November 9, 2007 at 5:45 AM
Lovely shot,and a bit different from the norm. :toast:

Stu.
Posted by David Kjaer on November 9, 2007 at 6:53 AM
Hi Andy

Quite different and I really like it. The OOF BG is a little busy but still a nice well composed image!

David :toast:
Posted by Tristan Campbell on November 9, 2007 at 7:14 AM
Great shot - nicely composed and the reflection really makes this for me.
Posted by Paul Gibbs on November 9, 2007 at 7:22 AM
Very nice a welcome to the forum! Good shot, other than what has already been said nice image!
Posted by Mark Sisson on November 9, 2007 at 8:17 AM
Cracking reflection - almost looks p'shopped in but clearly isn't as the angle has produced a new b/g.
Bet you enjoyed taking this one
:wink: :toast:

Mark
Posted by Graeme Lee on November 9, 2007 at 8:42 AM
Unusual perch. I thought they liked sitting higher. You should be well happy with this I reckon :toast:
Posted by Rob Howard on November 9, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Hi Andy,

Welcome to the forum :wavey:

As mentioned, very very nice image. Agree with David K re background, but this is minor. Colours of the Kingfisher are excellent as is that wonderful reflection.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Andy Darrington on November 9, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Thanks very much for all the comments, with a bit of luck these birds should stay around. I have constructed a bank to one side of the pond in the hope they may nest next year. All I need now is a good supply for Sticklebacks

Many Thanks

Andy
Posted by Danny Green on November 9, 2007 at 5:28 PM
Ohh very nice.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Danny
Posted by Mark Fellowes on November 10, 2007 at 10:43 AM
Definitely different - what is it with this forum and kingfishers - I'm waiting to see a single duff shot :biggrin:

:toast:

Mark
Posted by John Wannop on November 10, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Getting a great shot of a Kingfisher is one thing, but with a reflection as well takes it into a different league, Stunning.

john