Female or Juvenile Belted Kingfisher - First!

Congrats Lil, the background on the second shot really pushes the bird out. Very nice!

love that second shot, Lil

itzmered wrote in post #14915570
second shot is fantastic!

Chris, thank you kindly.

dfbovey wrote in post #14915603
2nd shot is awesome. Belted King Fishers have been a big adversary for me so far. They don't like to let me get close at all.

Thanks so very much. I truly thought the first shot was all that would come of this encounter and it was exhilarating. The second shot was a true gift. Is it bad of me to want the opportunity to make a better shot someday?

jodelak wrote in post #14915746
Drum roll please.... Tada! Congrats Lil, its one thing to get a picture of a bird that has been on a wishlist, but to get it with such image quality is more than satisfying. Superb job!

Jo, Jo, Jo, this thread should not be posted in the same forum as your Kingfisher photography. I truly hope to do better someday. Yours are inspirational for me.

jhayesvw wrote in post #14915802
both of your shots are better than I have managed after 4 or so attempts.

your 2nd shot is pretty darn good.
Congrats.

Jeremy, thanks so much. This was my first attempt and believe it or not I was nervous. I truly hope to get better.

porkphoto wrote in post #14916062
I too know how difficult it is to close in on these guys. Good job on #2.

Thank you kindly.

kinghong1970 wrote in post #14917799
wow! second shot is awesome!

grats on the Belted Kingfisher!
been trying to get one but sadly, my local pond has been drained for dredging...

Al, thank you so very much. Our pond is nearly dried up so the chance to make any shot was even more so special. One thing I've learned from how gracious you all have been; I'm not alone experiencing difficulty with these little dickens!

depthfinder wrote in post #14918050
Very nice shots! Well done! These are still a bucket list bird for me. Some day...

I wish many on you soon Vivien. Thank you kindly.

cppr85 wrote in post #14918286
Congrats Lil, the background on the second shot really pushes the bird out. Very nice!

Jay, thank you. The background for the second is so, so much better than the first. I'm truly grateful that this chance worked out a bit.

dgraham329 wrote in post #14918595
love that second shot, Lil

Thank you so very kindly Dean

Congrats Lil. I haven't gotten one of these elusive critters yet. Nicely done

lovely shots Lil

Congratulations Lil...Great shots of a rara avis!

well done Lil, kingfishers being sooooooooo skitty! (lol, and tiny!)

Great capture #2 nice job.

Congrats, Lil, and great shots, too. As usual, composition is perfect!

acajun wrote in post #14919870
Congrats Lil. I haven't gotten one of these elusive critters yet. Nicely done

Thank you kindly Tony

kmunroe wrote in post #14920744
lovely shots Lil

Thank you Kenny

rrblint wrote in post #14920800
Congratulations Lil...Great shots of a rara avis!

Mark, thank you so much

catsith wrote in post #14922730
well done Lil, kingfishers being sooooooooo skitty! (lol, and tiny!)

Thanks for your kindness Tina. I saw one today at the pond. It was this tiny streak in the sky.

UK_MARK wrote in post #14922933
Great capture #2 nice job.

Thanks you kindly Mark

ardeekay wrote in post #14927156
Congrats, Lil, and great shots, too. As usual, composition is perfect!

You are always so good to me Rog. Thank you.