Kingfisher..... close up of Fred.

Kingfisher should read Chameleon ! it never ceases to amaze me just how many colours this bird can reflect. Full sun which makes a change for this country, usual hiding place was flooded so the options were to camp out on the mud or go home, i chose the first, which i don`t recommend as after a short while everthing sarted to sink including me ! First shot taken from about 25`... 30% crop, second one at 15`....100% crop, not the best, but shows the different colours and was better than nothing ! next time the ground will be dry and Fred will pose in the right direction.......i wish !

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That 1st photo is amazing, you should be very proud to capture such a beautiful and timid bird.

Great captures Carlton, the 1st is superb.

I nearly went down yesterday but a mountain of paper work stopped me

Still only the one male then. So much for there being two pairs on the pool!

Very nice shots and I agree, the colours on your UK Kingfisher are simply amazing!

Beautiful! So beautiful. Perfect captures.

Awsome colors, very nice.

Beautiful shots Carlton, especially #1.

Thanks for the comments guys much appreciated.
Phil, i`ve not seen the female since August, her territory could be close i suppose, but two pairs no chance, i`ll keep looking though !

Very nice. Love the colors of your Kingfishers.

JohnC

That first shot is a beauty....nice one...steve

Two beautifully captured images. Excellent work Carlton !!!

Amazing!

Wonderful shots! I especially like the first.

Bob

That first shot is fantastic Carlton. Glad you shared this one.

Tremendious first shot, i would love to get a Kingfisher shot this good ! ( maybe when i get a 1DmkIII )