Roy, it's always a good feeling when you're able to make the most of a shot that presents itself when you least expect it. Is he lifting a foot in the first image as a signal to say "com'on mate, you've only got a few seconds to get those photo's then I'm off" ?...[;o)
You must indeed fortunate to be able to photograph this bird, and you had that luck. It is also a beautiful bird with its bright blue plumage. Very nice these pictures.
He's gorgeous! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan.
DeleteRight place, right time ... lucky you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Frank.
DeleteNice one Roy! Lovely birds that seem to be quite hard to photograph (to me anyway!)
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Thanks John.
DeleteOoh, so good to get some images like this, well done and fabulous for us to see too.
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DeleteLovely shots Roy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn.
DeleteSurely this is a site well worth seeing.
ReplyDeleteSure is Jerry.
DeleteLovely birds, kingfishers!
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to see one Wilma.
DeleteLucky you, great bird to see..
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Thanks Amanda.
DeleteRoy, it's always a good feeling when you're able to make the most of a shot that presents itself when you least expect it.
ReplyDeleteIs he lifting a foot in the first image as a signal to say "com'on mate, you've only got a few seconds to get those photo's then I'm off" ?...[;o)
Yes it was only a few Trevor and unfortunately the sun was behind the subject which didn't help.
DeleteThere he was, gone.{:))
they are special birds. I'm lucky enough to have Rye meads as a local patch where we have a breeding pair that had at least 3 broods this year!
ReplyDeleteI have some idea where they are on the areas I walk Pete, but seeing one this close and the length of time was very unusual.
DeleteLucky you! These are gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gunilla.
DeleteTrès belle série de Martin !!! seul sur son piquet, mais très beau :)
ReplyDeleteBye Roy
Merci Nathalie.
DeleteYou must indeed fortunate to be able to photograph this bird, and you had that luck. It is also a beautiful bird with its bright blue plumage. Very nice these pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
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