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My first one

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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on November 26, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I hope you are not fed up with another kingfisher shot. Perhaps not the most exciting shot, but it's my very first one of this beautiful little bird and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for looking.

Nikon D80 @ 420 mm, iso 200, f 5,6, 1/500 sec on a tripod.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 26, 2008 at 10:22 AM
A good sharp image Sandra. Congrats, I remember how chuffed I was when I photgraphed my first.
Robert
Posted by Rene de Heer on November 26, 2008 at 10:24 AM
First one or not, it remains a very good image Sandra! Congratulations!
Was this in the OVP????
Rene de Heer
Posted by Ian Mason on November 26, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Ah! I know how you feel. Wonderful experience and an excellent image too.
Posted by Cliff Young on November 26, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Sandra, congratulations, great shot! :smile:
Posted by Ray on November 26, 2008 at 11:06 AM
A very nice little portait, now you know where he is, you can play around with the perches.
Posted by Barry Southon on November 26, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Sandra

Great shot superb colours.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne
Posted by Mark Fellowes on November 26, 2008 at 11:33 AM
That's very nice - perfect detail in the feathers, and the neutral BG really works with the colours.

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Adam Seward on November 26, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Lovely photo Sandra - you should be happy!
Posted by Paul Thomas on November 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM
That's really nice.

:toast:

Paul
Posted by Tom Smit on November 26, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Hi Sandra,

Terrifiv shot. Until now I didn't manage to "shoot" one.
:toast:
Posted by John Robinson on November 26, 2008 at 12:50 PM
That's a cracker !
Exposure spot on too.
There will be more I bet.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Danny Green on November 26, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Hello Sandra

Thats a belter bet you are well pleased with this one, I remember getting my first kingfisher shot nice feeling ain't it :biggrin:

Danny
Posted by Dawn Monrose on November 26, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Great shot, really well composed. I'm sure you'll get many more of this beautiful lil bird!!

:toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on November 26, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Hello Sandra.

I got my first one this year as well and I was well please.

Nice colours and detail, a fine first capture.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by David Kjaer on November 26, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Hi Sandra

A little beauty - looking forward to some more!

David :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on November 26, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Big congrats and you did very well:) Wonderful shot.

Edwin kats
Posted by Matt Cole on November 26, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Having never managed to photograph a kingfisher I can fully understand how pleased you must be! :smile: This is a lovely shot.

Matt
Posted by Graeme Lee on November 26, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Hardly boring are they!!! I have none! Great image Sandra. Keep 'em coming :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on November 27, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Thank you all very much for your comments. It is a great feeling when you have photographed your first kingfisher!. This picture was taken when I was on holiday (and yes Rene, it was in the OVP) and I only have a few more pirctures. So unfortunately there will be no more pictures of this bird. So I guess I have to look for a bird nearby my house for more pictures. And I certainly will.

Posted by John Chapman on November 27, 2008 at 6:53 AM
Super shot Sandra. :toast:
Posted by Colin Pickett on November 27, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Nice first Kingfisher Sandra, hope there be many more. :toast: