Nature Sacred Kingfisher (I believe....??)

Sacred Kingfisher (I believe....??) · **6 Likes**

It is many years since I spotted one of these in the local neighbourhood. Maybe its because it is spring, maybe because, since getting back into photography, I am spending more time outdoors (even if it is only in my own back yard!!). This is not a great shot, but had to post it, because I feel like I have spotted an old friend!!
Heavily cropped from original image - he wouldn't let me get too close before flying off!

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**Larrymc** · 09-30-2020, 07:13 PM

Nice capture!!

**K2 to K50** · 10-19-2020, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Nice capture!!

Thanks Larry!

@Bengan, @Kdgparnell - thanks for the "Likes".

bschriver11 · 10-19-2020, 06:13 PM

Great shot. I've seen quite a few but getting close enough for a good shot remains elusive..

SSGGeezer · 10-19-2020, 06:42 PM

Kingfishers are funny ones so this is a very good capture! nice work.

**pichaser** · 10-19-2020, 07:23 PM - **1 Like**

King fishers have some of the sharpest eyes among birds so you could be a combination of quick , lucky , and nonthreatening . This bird wasn't very worried about you .

**K2 to K50** · 10-19-2020, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by bschriver11

Great shot. I've seen quite a few but getting close enough for a good shot remains elusive..

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Kingfishers are funny ones so this is a very good capture! nice work.

Originally posted by pichaser

King fishers have some of the sharpest eyes among birds so you could be a combination of quick , lucky , and nonthreatening . This bird wasn't very worried about you .

Thanks, peoples. A car drove past just after this shot, and the bird took off, so I wasn't able to sneak closer. This is a heavy crop, but thanks to the 55-300 PLM lense and the KP's 24 megapixels, the detail isn't too bad.

@gordon-134, thanks for the "Like"; you also, SSGGeezer.

shyrsio · 05-09-2021, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

It is many years since I spotted one of these in the local neighbourhood. Maybe its because it is spring, maybe because, since getting back into photography, I am spending more time outdoors (even if it is only in my own back yard!!). This is not a great shot, but had to post it, because I feel like I have spotted an old friend!!
Heavily cropped from original image - he wouldn't let me get too close before flying off!

Attachment 509930

This little bird is always a looker!

**eaglem** · 05-09-2021, 05:06 PM

Good eye contact in this shot

STARHUNTER94 · 05-09-2021, 06:52 PM

Love the colour. Good catch before it flits away

**Tonytee** · 05-10-2021, 12:41 AM

So rewarding when your gear comes through even in the not so ideal situations. Well done.

)

tt

**rm2** · 05-10-2021, 04:36 AM

Your gear paid off. ;-)

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09-30-2020, 07:13 PM	#2
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Nice capture!!

10-19-2020, 05:41 PM	#3
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820 Original Poster	Originally posted by Larrymc Nice capture!! Thanks Larry! @Bengan, @Kdgparnell - thanks for the "Likes".

10-19-2020, 06:13 PM	#4
bschriver11 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 558	Great shot. I've seen quite a few but getting close enough for a good shot remains elusive..

10-19-2020, 06:42 PM	#5
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Kingfishers are funny ones so this is a very good capture! nice work.

10-19-2020, 07:23 PM - 1 Like	#6
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,782	King fishers have some of the sharpest eyes among birds so you could be a combination of quick , lucky , and nonthreatening . This bird wasn't very worried about you .

10-19-2020, 10:39 PM	#7
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820 Original Poster	Originally posted by bschriver11 Great shot. I've seen quite a few but getting close enough for a good shot remains elusive.. Originally posted by SSGGeezer Kingfishers are funny ones so this is a very good capture! nice work. Originally posted by pichaser King fishers have some of the sharpest eyes among birds so you could be a combination of quick , lucky , and nonthreatening . This bird wasn't very worried about you . Thanks, peoples. A car drove past just after this shot, and the bird took off, so I wasn't able to sneak closer. This is a heavy crop, but thanks to the 55-300 PLM lense and the KP's 24 megapixels, the detail isn't too bad. @gordon-134, thanks for the "Like"; you also, SSGGeezer.

05-09-2021, 05:04 PM	#8
shyrsio Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tirana Posts: 780	Originally posted by K2 to K50 It is many years since I spotted one of these in the local neighbourhood. Maybe its because it is spring, maybe because, since getting back into photography, I am spending more time outdoors (even if it is only in my own back yard!!). This is not a great shot, but had to post it, because I feel like I have spotted an old friend!! Heavily cropped from original image - he wouldn't let me get too close before flying off! Attachment 509930 This little bird is always a looker!

05-09-2021, 05:06 PM	#9
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Good eye contact in this shot

05-09-2021, 06:52 PM	#10
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Love the colour. Good catch before it flits away

05-10-2021, 12:41 AM	#11
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,509	So rewarding when your gear comes through even in the not so ideal situations. Well done. ) tt

05-10-2021, 04:36 AM	#12
rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778	Your gear paid off. ;-)