Kingfishers

[IanC_UK]

First a big thanks to Pikeman for pointing me in the right direction, shame the weather wasnt kind, and sky was pooooor

Taken this morning, Teifi Marshes in Wales. 1D Mk3 and 600 F4L plus 1.4 TC, all un-cropped

I thought this was close
http://www.cookster.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/Kingfisher.jpg

Then it did this, pretty close this was :)

http://www.cookster.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/Kingfisher2.jpg

then........

http://www.cookster.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/Kingfisher1.jpg

[fracster]

Wow, brilliant.....:thumbs:


And yes I am jealous as hell.........:D

[Graphic-Addict]

I like the first shot - the composition (if you took out some of the area to the left) and colours are first rate.

[Cuddy]

Always a pleasure to see one of these Ian.

[Graham_P_Clarke]

Love the colours, how lucky to get that close :clap:

[IanC_UK]

thanks guys, im only disappointed that the background was so flat and dull, it makes them a little wishy washy if you know what i mean.

A closer one of its back :)
http://www.cookster.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/Kingfisher3.jpg

[Just Dave]

Super shots Ian you must be well pleased :thumbs:

[..MD..]

you sure these are not shot in a studio mate...lol :naughty:

im watching you..:suspect:


md:D

[cosmix3]

Spechless.... :clap::clap::clap::clap::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[IanC_UK]

Super shots Ian you must be well pleased

That is a fair guess :) only disappointment is the backgrounds, but im sure i can try again on a better day its only 4 and half hours drive away lol ;)

you sure these are not shot in a studio mate...lol

im watching you..:suspect:


md

Superglue is great for keeping them on a perch mate ;)

Spechless.... :clap::thumbs:

:) Thanks all

[Ajophotog]

Brilliant shots Ian, very showy birds aren't they. :thumbs:

[King of Groove]

Hmmm Clive quickly dons hard hat to guard against being hit by Ian's big lens!

Not sure about colours in some of them Ian, they just don't look natural unless it's my super duper laptop being the problem!

[CT]

Now we're talkin'! Good stuff Ian. :clap:

[Janice]

I hesitate to say it... but I think they are perfect, Ian!!!

Although I hate you people with no family ties who can spend as long out and about as you like! :razz: :bang:

[dseered]

Wow, just wow, I have never even seen one in the wild and trust me I have looked and waited in all the right places and had the tip offs - just beautiful !

[IanC_UK]

Now we're talkin'! Good stuff Ian. :clap:

:) Cheers CT

I hesitate to say it... but I think they are perfect, Ian!!!

Although I hate you people with no family ties who can spend as long out and about as you like! :razz: :bang:


shhhh dont say the P word ill get a big head ;)

I just wish i could find KF's closer to home i would virtually live there when not at work lol :)

[fracster]

Ian, there are bound to be some in the Northants area.........:thumbs:

[IanC_UK]

Ian, there are bound to be some in the Northants area.........:thumbs:

yeah but its finding them :( like flippin barn owls as well

[CT]

The pick for me is that first one Ian, and given the distance you should have the DOF so I'd love to see a tighter crop on this one. Your 1DMK3 should be able to resolve some pretty good detail, even at that distance, and you have some sky detail in that shot too.

[IanC_UK]

yeah CT, i am going to have a go at editing some of them properly, i just wanted to make the point re them being uncropped and just how close it got :)

[CT]

Ah gotcha. Were these from a hide then?

[IanC_UK]

Ah gotcha. Were these from a hide then?

Yeah, sneakily called Kingfisher hide lol

[CT]

PMSL! :lol:

Standing room only?

[IanC_UK]

PMSL! :lol:

Standing room only?

At 630 on a sunday morning ? i was the only one there lol :)

[Venomator]

S T U N N I N G ... :clap:


Absolutely top notch stuff Ian ... ;) ... well impressed, I am ... :D






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[sawman]

I am told we have one on the local river. After seeing these I might just get moving & go for a wee look.

[Venomator]

I am told we have one on the local river. After seeing these I might just get moving & go for a wee look.

Reckon you'll have fun getting a Green background on one of these SM ... :D








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[IanC_UK]

heheheh i just posted one with a green background special for you Rog :)

[Venomator]

I saw man ... :lol:







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[neo2810]

How close did u get again? :D

Great shots...

[IanC_UK]

The closest ones were at min focussing distance on the 600 with 1.4 tc on about 20 feet ?

[Venomator]

:eek: ... that's truly amazing ... :D






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[PIKEMAN]

Great shots mate :clap: Glad they turned up for you:) Were they on the tree on the left of the hide .

[IanC_UK]

Great shots mate :clap: Glad they turned up for you:) Were they on the tree on the left of the hide .

It was on the branches planted in front of the hide, at one point i thought it was going to sit on the lens hood lol

[Bubbs]

Wow brilliant shots so glad you managed to get your Kingfisher photos well done :clap::thumbs:

[IanC_UK]

Thanks Bev :)

One more but not sure if its not a little too tight on the crop
http://www.cookster.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/Kingfisher8.jpg

[PIKEMAN]

It was on the branches planted in front of the hide, at one point i thought it was going to sit on the lens hood lol

Told you could get a full frame shot with your 600 . What time did they turn up .

[IanC_UK]

i got there at 630 and so did they :) it left at 830 i hung around until 930 but no joy

[CT]

Fantastic - obviously it knew you were there and was well used to people being in the hide.

[InaGlo]

Stunning stuff Ian ... you must be well chuffed! :clap:

[IanC_UK]

Cheers CT and Glo, im over the moon, this weekend has been the best i have had for a long time :)

[busterboy]

Brilliant shots Ian, Well worth the early start and a superb result.:)

Still on my list of wants the Kingfisher..:(

[Lateralus]

Wow, brilliant.....:thumbs:


And yes I am jealous as hell.........:D

i know the feeling, fracster!:lol:
great job, Ian:bonk:

[bidden]

Breathtaking..what a privelidge (however you spell it!)

[Cobra]

The boy done good :thumbs:
Stunning Ian! The first of the bunch is my favourite, followed by the "tight crop" but maybe just a little more space under the tail?

[IanC_UK]

Brilliant shots Ian, Well worth the early start and a superb result.:)

Still on my list of wants the Kingfisher..:(

Cheers mate :) been on my list since i met up with Mitch last year and got those pics then :)

i know the feeling, fracster!:lol:
great job, Ian:bonk:

Thanks :)

Breathtaking..what a privelidge (however you spell it!)

thanks :) am well chuffed

[IanC_UK]

The boy done good :thumbs:
Stunning Ian! The first of the bunch is my favourite, followed by the "tight crop" but maybe just a little more space under the tail?

Thats the bit i have a problem with, may have to try the magic on that one and epxand and clone :)

[lammie]

Some cracking shots there Ian. I agree with the others, the first is a belter

[Agger]

Well done M8, as an avid Kingfisher lover I know how difficult it can be to get a good clear picture of these lovely birds, a big thumbs up :thumbs: a job well done;)

[Mike D]

You're just one lucky guy, or wait hours & hours.
Absolutely stunning.:thumbs:

[pxl8]

Cracking shots :thumbs:

If anyone wants to see a KF up close then get down to the Basins in Wellington. I've watched them from just a few feet many times but as soon as I go near the place with my camera not a sign of them :(

[purpleclouds]

600mm + 1.4x? you need to improve your field craft ;) hehe.....Im just jealous...fantastic!

[Snowball]

Brilliant set of photos Ian, stick some of these on a stock site I reckon...
Excellent shots and very jealous!

[IanC_UK]

:) thanks everybody :) very VERY happy with the set :)

[Huss1100]

All lovely shots, well done.

[IanC_UK]

thanks :)

[toonamp]

Grand photos, Ian :)

[cason]

brilliant, only seen one once, it was flying and i missed it:bang:
cas

[Galaxy66]

To a mere mortal like me that is sheer class you have there.

[Shutterman]

Cracking set of captures IanC....

shutterman

[Jelster]

Fantastic set Ian...

I love Kingfishers, but I never seem to have the camera in my hand when I see one.

Steve

[IanC_UK]

Thanks everybody :) i need to find some more local that i can spend more time with now :)

[oldgit]

stunning shots well done

[IanC_UK]

thanks :)

[Graelwyn]

Last one for me. Lucky so and so, what beautiful birds