Dunnock, Swan and Kingy

[andy_fozzy]

Langstone Mill Pond;
Stalked the KF for 3 hours today
Hoping to get a good shot of him.

But alas:


Kingfisher @ Langstone Mill Pond by andy foster2007, on Flickr

Still, saw him backwards and forwards to that spot about 4 times. Spent a good hour checking out the place I last saw him, but he didn't show.....

Still had a good day. Got a shot of a bird which I had no idea what it was, until I got home and I.D'd it as a Dunnock, thanks to my little pocket book, given to me by a mate!!!


Dunnock by andy foster2007, on Flickr

Actually disturbingly exciting, getting a decent shot, getting an I.D of it at home later :nuts:

Also grabbed this portrait of a Swan.
Pretty pleased with it:


Swan Portrait by andy foster2007, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and reading my waffle

 

[u8myufo]

Lovely set of captures Andy, that Kingy is keeping well out of your way.
Well done on capturing the Dunnock, a lower pov would have been nice, but Dunnocks being what they are, would probably have not allowed you to compose yourself for the shot looks like it has a toe missing on the right foot :shrug: A good sharp colourful image of the Swan, I think you might be able to lighten it a touch more and bring some more detail out of the eye.

 

[artyman]

Good captures,I hope you're successful with the KF, the Dunnock sure looks like it's missing some claws.

 

[jgs001]

You've had your cards marked by that Kingy Andy .... you're on it's watch list now...

A couple of crackers of the other two... although the swan portrait stands out for me... Excellent.