Just about to dart off

as he spied a female sitting on a reed not too far off. It was all about chasing each other.

[Christine Louise]

A great capture of this vibrantly coloured bird, great detail and dof

[Valerie Chesney]

Stunning capture Diana! Fav

[Issi Bannerman]

How lovely!

[Casablanca]

Poised for action!

[Kathy A]

Gorgeous bird!

[Lesley]

Oh yes he is. What a stunner!

[Beryl Lloyd]

The look on that face -- shall I go or shall I stay!!!

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Babs]

He is such a gorgeous colour

[katy]

Terrific timing to catch him just before he darts. Fabulous composition, and detail.

[Mags]

Such a colorful bird and capture!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Absolutely beautiful

[narayani]

So handsome

[winghong_ho]

Very cute.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cute capture.

[Pammy Joy]

Beautiful bird!

[Allison Maltese]

Such vibrant color, and I like your composition.

[Olwynne]

Great capture and such strong colours

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Heather]

A fabulous shot, Diana! I love the light on his orange feathers! And lovely bokeh! Fav

[LManning (Laura)]

Excellent capture. I love this pose!

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture!

[Diana]

@365projectclmutlow @happysnaps @jamibann @casablanca @kjarn @tinley23 @beryl @joansmor @onewing @grammyn @marlboromaam @365projectorgchristine @narayani @wh2021 @mittens @pammyjoy @falcon11 @ollyfran @elisasaeter @365projectorgheatherb @ljmanning @rickster549 @photographycrazy Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great shot- they must be quite amusing to watch as they try to attract the gals.

[Diana]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann, they are quite amazing to watch :-)