New location proved quite successful :)

[pauln]

I went to a new location today which rumoured to have kingfishers and it didn't disappoint

[Guest]

wow what a fantastic set, I have rarely seen a kingfisher let alone had the chance to photograph one

[Guest]

Wow! Nothing more to say.

 

Except, following on from previous comments to you, these should sell really well.

[pauln]

thanks, the new location is well maintained and has purpose built perches, cant fail really

[Martyn]

Not bad! Not bad at all!   

 

Particularly like the sharpness and lighting in #1! Superb set of pictures!

[pauln]

thanks, I have been quite lucky recently I must admit

[Korky]

Bird shots I can usually take or leave, but these are absolutely bloody stunning. 

 

Superb work, Paul.

[pauln]

thank you the potential there is amazing, I saw 3 chasing each other, fishing together etc I cant wait for next breeding season

[FUJI]

Hi! Paul,

Things seem to be coming together for you......keep it up.

These are just amazing.

FUJI

[pauln]

Thank you Fuji

[Martyn]

thanks, I have been quite lucky recently I must admit

 

It's a case of, the more you shoot the luckier you get. Keep it up Paul! 

[pauln]

thank you

[annie]

Wonderful....

 

I do see Kingfishers at the lakes where we fish, I am too mesmerized just watching them to even think about photographing them.

[Barbara]

Just superb!

[FUJI]

Coming back to these this morning I have realised that my favourite is the frame featuring the kIngfisher in the twisted pose................. with all the water drops adding to the very real sense of movement and drama?

 

FUJI

[Paul80]

Hi

 

Great set of Photos 

 

Not going to as where these where taken. for obvious reasons but was wondering if you still need a licence to photograph kingfishers like you used to.  Or has that all changed nowadays.

 

Paul

[pauln]

Hi Paul, a licence is required if you wish to photograph near or next to a nest site during breeding season which is obtainable through natural England. I think you have to provide adequate proof that you can enter an area without causing disturbance etc but to photograph fledged and adult birds away from the nest site is perfectly fine

[pauln]

Coming back to these this morning I have realised that my favourite is the frame featuring the kIngfisher in the twisted pose................. with all the water drops adding to the very real sense of movement and drama?

 

FUJI

that was quite a lucky one wasn't it, it was just a case of "oh look it's doing something, hold the shutter button down" lol

[Leon]

only one word really..... AMAZING!!

 

you really should get these to the RSPB for calendars. or do your own!

[pauln]

I did send some to bbc wildlife magazine but they wanted them for free and wanted me to sign over the rights

[CanonChrissy]

I reflect the comments already made. Stunnimg, amazing, spellbinding

[CanonChrissy]

The cobweb in the last one makes it even more special, so wild and natural

[KateW]

Absolutely stunning pictures.

[THELONGMAN]

Wildlife photography doesn't get much better than this, wonderful set Paul, a truly magical set,

 

Geoff

[pauln]

Back at the old location today and I have a nice little surprise for you all later :)