Early morning with a natural dash of light filtering in.

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[normhead]

Very nice capture. Our kingfishers don't look the same... and I've never seen one up close, forget about had a chance for a picture... they've flown over my head any number of times, but usually just a blur, and way too far away to get a good look at when they land. OUrs are blue and white.

[mickey]

The second one for me.
Did you do much cropping, if any?
I've got a coupleof kingfisher shots, but had to crop about 50-60%...unfortunately.

[slowpez]

That second shot is outstanding. What a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing.

[boriscleto]

All I ever see of Kingfishers is the bottom of their wings and a loud rattling cry as they fly away.

[luftfluss]

Both great shots, but #2 is exceptional.

[Franc]

thanks all. it was worth waiting for her
@Mickey: unfortunately even with a *300 you have do a bit of cropping. She was very close by, so it isn't that much of a crop.

[Frogfish]

Beautiful shots of one of my very favourite birds Franc !

It is the Common Kingfisher for those that don't know it.

[disco_owner]

I like both shots. quite a colorful bird. Thanks for posting.

[daacon]

Oh you nailed that fellow well done.

[Cee Cee]

beautiful shots, well done.

cheers

[Franc]

thanks guys