Posted by Graham Goddard on September 12, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Partly in response to Ian Mason's post, but mainly because my KF project is progressing - albeit slowly.
Today I had my best 'visit' since I set up my new perch 3 weeks ago.
It lasted all of about a minute until a Wood Pigeon flew in and spooked the KF. Sadly, this shot was not exactly what I was after as it was another hour before the morning sun rose high enough to hit the perch, but I was happy with the shot nonetheless.
...........back again tomorrow......
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 500 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Posted by Peter Woods on September 13, 2009 at 3:36 AM
Graham, already said it elsewhere, Lovely image, puts my KF images to shame
Posted by Graham Goddard on September 13, 2009 at 4:19 AM
Thanks Pete - won't be back today afterall unless the sun comes out.........
Posted by Guy Rogers on September 13, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Hello Graham.
Lovely Kingfisher shot and if thats just the start I will look forward to the others.
Posted by Chris Lloyd on September 13, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Cracking image! looking forward to the rest.
C.
Posted by Liam Pauling on September 13, 2009 at 6:21 AM
Great shot Graham, I really like the reflection in the eye and looking forward to more.
Shame, down south we had an almost prefect sunrise
Posted by Craig Jones on September 13, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Lovley composition,I like the line of the twig,great detail and pose caught,good luck with the furture shots Graham
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 13, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Very envious, super shot of a super bird.
Andy...
Posted by Mark Davies on September 13, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Super image . Minor nit is the knot in the perch , but an image i would loved to have taken.
Posted by Graham Goddard on September 13, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Thanks everyone - much appreciated
Posted by Ian Mason on September 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Yes, it's images like this that inspire me to have a real go. Haven't been back to the pond - yet!
Posted by Fran French on September 14, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Lovely rich colours and very nice detail. I have been chasing one for days now without success. I have other images but always want to go one better! My time will come, as yours already has!! Great stuff Graham.
Discussion
13 repliesToday I had my best 'visit' since I set up my new perch 3 weeks ago.
It lasted all of about a minute until a Wood Pigeon flew in and spooked the KF. Sadly, this shot was not exactly what I was after as it was another hour before the morning sun rose high enough to hit the perch, but I was happy with the shot nonetheless.
...........back again tomorrow......
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 500 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Lovely Kingfisher shot and if thats just the start I will look forward to the others.
C.
Shame, down south we had an almost prefect sunrise
Very envious, super shot of a super bird.
Andy...
Fran
Drew