Perseverance pays off!

[mn shutterbug]

I really wanted a better photo of a kingfisher, so I went back yesterday morning with my blind. I knew they couldn't stay away from this snag. It took about a half hour, after I set up the blind, for one to return. I've fullfilled my mission.

[mjs1973]

Nice work Mike!! I love that feeling completing the mission you set out and plan for.

[A.M.D.A.]

Hi,

Awesome photos of the kingfisher!:thumbsup:
I like the first 3 most, not sure which is my overall favourite, they are great pictures!

Here's why I picked them:

~The bird nearly fills the frame.
~There is not anything distracting in the background.
~The kingfisher and the branch are in sharp focus.
~Exposure is spot-on.
~No blown-out areas in the photo.
~Nice catch-light in the bird's eye.
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Photo #5 is also good, it shows the bird in action.

[ciddog91]

Great Job....... Perseverance does pay off....

Phil

[Eric D]

Nice catch of the King Fisher!!! HArd bird to sneak up on!!

[frleal70]

Fantastic shots, great job.

[scott-devon]

Super job, those are great.

[Lori11]

As usual, awesome shots (of a really cute bird :lol: ) this is a great series, I really love the second one. Mission accomplished

[mn shutterbug]

I just think it's so interesting how everyone seems to have different favorites. My favorite 2 are the last two.

Anyway, thanks everyone for your comments.

[paulnj]

While they are all nice images, those first 3 kingfishers are awesome! My favorite is the 2nd one.

[Canon_Bob]

I like number 2 as well. Great pose! All are nice, though. Congrats - This is one of the hardest species around to capture well. Very timid, and very small.