Part four of the series of some of my favourite images.
Kingfisher
These next two images were taken in my woodland garden where there is a small river. I know that to have Kingfishers in your garden might seem perfect but it is not as ideal as it sounds. They are very occasional as they breed much further upstream, I have spent many days sitting in my hide without any results and I haven't seen or heard any this year at all. I am always listening out for them though and will be straight down to the hide when they return.
Kestrel
I was very fortunate with this lovely male bird. It allowed me to get very close for some nice shots.
Jay
The perfect lighting on this close up was enhanced by the reflection of the water in a bird bath which it was perched on the edge of.
Lapwing
A difficult subject to get good flying shots of due to their flight being very erratic. This is probably my best effort as it was large in the frame giving good detail.
Kingfisher
These next two images were taken in my woodland garden where there is a small river. I know that to have Kingfishers in your garden might seem perfect but it is not as ideal as it sounds. They are very occasional as they breed much further upstream, I have spent many days sitting in my hide without any results and I haven't seen or heard any this year at all. I am always listening out for them though and will be straight down to the hide when they return.
I was very fortunate with this lovely male bird. It allowed me to get very close for some nice shots.
The perfect lighting on this close up was enhanced by the reflection of the water in a bird bath which it was perched on the edge of.
A difficult subject to get good flying shots of due to their flight being very erratic. This is probably my best effort as it was large in the frame giving good detail.
One thing you could try is to create the perfect environment for them to nest in your garden.
ReplyDeleteWhen the chicks fledge then they need somewhere to live. If you were to create an earthbank on the river side you are likely to have them nesting within a few years, just a thought
Steven, your images are breathtaking!
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Wow! I can see why they are favorites...I am in awe of your photography and of God's creation.
ReplyDeleteGosh Steven, all the usual adjectives; sublime, awesome, superb, phenomenal,incredible, stunning, seem a little inadequate to describe the perfection of your best work. Congratulations on these inspiring images!
ReplyDeletePlease consider submitting to World Bird Wednesday, it would be an honor to have you represented there!
Some stunning shots with great detail there, Steve.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture Steve.
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