My first kingfisher
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 10:44
Well caught, I do find the K-1 and 150-450mm an excellent combo for low light wildlife photography, the files clean up very very well. I used to see a kingfisher every so often at a local reserve but I haven't been since March, they really are magical birds.
No equipment list here but thanks for taking an interest. My Flickr
No equipment list here but thanks for taking an interest. My Flickr
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 11:30
Superb capture Rob, we're you at 450mm or closer and even at the high ISO, the details very good
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax FA 24 - 70 F2.8
Sigma 100-300 F4, Samyang 14mm F2.8, Sigma 70-200 F2.8,
K5iis - Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Sigma 70 - 300 F3.5/F5.6, Sigma 18 - 200 F3.6 / F4.5.

Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax FA 24 - 70 F2.8
Sigma 100-300 F4, Samyang 14mm F2.8, Sigma 70-200 F2.8,
K5iis - Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Sigma 70 - 300 F3.5/F5.6, Sigma 18 - 200 F3.6 / F4.5.
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 11:38
Very well captured: a picture to be really pleased with.
The closest I have come to seeing a kingfisher is a streak of bluey-green as it flew by. Well done on spotting this little fella.
Nigel.
Getting older and grumpier. Taking longer to decide which lens to use today.
K5 with auto-everything lenses
A collection of manual primes to keep me in touch with the pleasures of doing it old-school.
The closest I have come to seeing a kingfisher is a streak of bluey-green as it flew by. Well done on spotting this little fella.
Nigel.
Getting older and grumpier. Taking longer to decide which lens to use today.
K5 with auto-everything lenses
A collection of manual primes to keep me in touch with the pleasures of doing it old-school.
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 11:42
Well done Rob - nice capture, I'm quite envious
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 12:02
Chrism8 wrote:
Superb capture Rob, we're you at 450mm or closer and even at the high ISO, the details very good
Superb capture Rob, we're you at 450mm or closer and even at the high ISO, the details very good

At full stretch of 450mm, f5.6 and 1/500 sec, using the bridge parapet for support. Just before this a goldcrest flew past my head, the little beggar too fast to capture. Thanks for the comments all.
Last Edited by RobL on 23/01/2021 - 12:05
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 14:04
Good shot and lovely bird. I'm envious - only ever seen them in flight and for no more than a second or two.
Steve
Steve
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 15:33
Very nice. Good image and great colours.
Best regards
Best regards
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 19:33
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Posted 23/01/2021 - 22:04
Very nice indeed. As my wife will attest, I have a superb library of photos with the blurred image of the rear end of an animal leaving the frame. I'm very jealous!
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
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Posted 25/01/2021 - 11:17
Well he/she was back again this morning in better light when I arrived at around 8.50 and stayed for half an hour so, and I had the luxury of trying different exposure settings. Slightly further away this time so a bit more of a crop but able to use lower ISOs. When the sun came out the feathers changed from blue to turquoise, doubtless due to their irridescence.




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Posted 25/01/2021 - 11:20
Those last two are beautiful Rob - and on Flickr even better
LennyBloke

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Posted 25/01/2021 - 12:03
LennyBloke wrote:
Those last two are beautiful Rob - and on Flickr even better
Those last two are beautiful Rob - and on Flickr even better

Agreed
Barrie
Too Old To Die Young
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