30 second kingfisher

[colincurry]

On Monday, I showed my wife where I had previously sighted a pair of kingfishers on the River Great Ouse. I have often complimented others on their kingfisher pictures, always complaining that all I ever saw was a blue flash or, last week, one for 15 seconds.

It must have the guv'nors' presence because, suddenly from behind the foliage on the opposite bank, a kingfisher appeared. What is more, it actually sat on a branch for 30 seconds, allowing me to get several shots of the same pose before it flew off. We saw it twice afterwards but only fleetingly.

I could wish that the twigs were not in the way; but hey, I am not complaining - this is my nearest and best shot yet - however, I do think GeoffH's crown is extremely safe.



Colin

[deer boy]

Nice pic Colin glad u finally got your shot & don't forget next time u go out to take your camera & the guv'nor

[djackso]

Wonderful shot - well done.

[SKM]

all I ever saw was a blue flash

Me too up until, last week when we were at Slimbridge and we sat and watched a kingfisher coming and going for about two hours. He sat on the same branch many times but just too far away to get a decent shot, unlike yours. Well done

Stan

[Dae]

Nicely captured! Good clarity despite the branches crossing him. I'm pretty good with photoshop so I tend to edit branches like that out, but I'm a freak Really nice shot!

[dmclean2]

Hi Colin,
Well done on a lovely photo , twig or no twig , it's a natural shot , they don't pose for you for very long so make the best of it ,
Cheers
Duncan

[kielder]

How exciting! nice shot :-)

[Blackdogjnr]

I like it, its a unique pose and angle for a kingfisher pic.
they're so lovely.

[big bill]

Nice pic Colin well done,I would be happy just to see the blue flash , I know they are about on the river but everytime Im told the area they are in when I go there is No sign of them ,Ah well always another day