Kingfishers photo challenge

[Ian Stedman]

Hi Barrie,

I'll make my own way there, see you on Sunday.

Chris N, hope the pain eases on your back soon.

Ian

[Bazza]

Okay thanks for update Ian, assume you know location sent originally with “what3words”

Just waiting for David to confirm if he needs a seat and to arrive at my place for 0630 and then all done with five attending.

Weather forecast has changed slightly from sunshine to cloud but still dry

[Ian Stedman]

Hi,

Unfortunately something has come up and I won't be able to make it tomorrow. Good luck with the outing, hope you are successful. See you Tuesday.

[David28]

Hi Barrie, yes Im still coming. And if theres a seat going I will take. Thanks

[Chris Sawyer]

Great outing today Barrie with 'Elvis' the Kingfisher.  Well worth getting up at 5.30 for.

Some of the images are a bit grainy (low light, shaky hands), but here's a few that are OK.

[Bazza]

I could not believe our luck or maybe skill 👀 today with cold but bright morning having more sightings than you shake a stick at….

Here’s sample of my efforts with many still in the can.

Thanks guys for being lookouts

[Fay]

great results Barry and Chris, mine were a bit naff.......perhaps I should have taken my sunglasses off!!!!

[PeterH]

Glad you were able to see a Kingfisher this morning. Elusive birds at the best of times. The standard of natural history photography these days is so high that it’s very difficult to get a good score in competitions. To give you an idea, the scores for Kingfisher shots in the Diamond Jubilee were quite low. It’s probably why I don’t even try to compete!



Scored 15/20



Scored 17/20



Scored 15/20



Scored 16/20

[Chris Sawyer]

Peter, thanks for posting the KCPA images.

I can now appreciate the investment in time and kit to get a half decent shot.

[David28]

Many thanks Barrie for organising and driving us there. Don't think my efforts quite match the standards of Barrie and Chris - and didn't get a fish in its mouth! A very small bird against a dark background.  Think I need new glasses and maybe a longer lens!