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Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

p4pictures — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:48:12 GMT

I got up early this morning, and headed to a local kingfisher hide where they have regular visits from these colourful birds. On arrivel at 7:20 we could hear them calling from close by, and by 7:30 I had these three shots in the camera.

All with EOS R6 Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM + Extender EF1.4x MkIII

Eelctronic shutter and high speed drive used, but not raw burst mode - I used that later 😎

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

TomRamsey — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:19:16 GMT

Superb! What type of kingfishers are those?

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

mdphotography — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:53:52 GMT

great shots! I love kingfishers

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

p4pictures — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:42:46 GMT

Thank you.

I think they are known as "Common Kingfishers", but usually just Kingfishers. This is in the UK.

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

p4pictures — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:42:59 GMT

Thnak you.

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

Addisonjones — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:20:21 GMT

It’s crazy how little birds bring joy, isn’t it?! I love their coloring and I love you that you got in motion with wings! Makes me feels like I am there. Amazing job!

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

p4pictures — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:56:46 GMT

Thank you so much, it was a rather special morning for my first attempt to photograph these birds.

Re: Epic light and a pair of kingfishers by 7:30am

TomRamsey — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:21:13 GMT

It’s even more impressive since it is your first attempt. The kingfishers here seem to be very flighty, just when you think you are almost close enough, off they go just a little further away. My best results came when I was in a kayak. I hope to get one in flight.

Anyway again, excellent work!