Kingfisher-just a bird on a stick!! Best on black

Quite agree but what a bird on the stick. Sorry just a filler today as I am being very lazy. Having said that the local travel agent has bought some of my stock shots from New York to brighten up the shop. Amazon have delivered another book about Kingfishers so no real need to move. Enjoy

[judith deacon]

Stunning! When are you going to publish your own work on Kingfishers!

[Padlock]

@judithdeacon so kind of you to ask Judith but they are really just birds on a stick. I don't use a baited hide so am at the moment unable to get them diving and emerging from the water. These are the ones that seem to appeal. Just incentive to keep working at it .

[Candia]

Just perfect!

[Mark Prince]

But it does decorate the stick very nicely.

[gloria jones]

Superb capture

[Padlock]

@markp thanks Mark will remember that response .

[Sharon]

Congratulations on your sales

[Clare Gadsby]

what a bird indeed. fabulous clarity

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Beautiful capture. I have never seen a kingfisher, but would love to. I'm glad that your photos are not set up. That makes them all the more special.

[Padlock]

@shepherdmanswife must be some on the canals near you.

[Sarah Munnings]

Super wonderful capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

ha 'just' a bird on a stick indeed! FAV

[Rosie Kind]

Fantastic shot and an instant Fav

[Pat Knowles]

O need to move! Just wondering if this is the same kingfisher in your photos? You've really cracked it with these wonderful photos!

[Padlock]

@happypat yep it is.

[Pat Knowles]

@padlock So tame, she must trust you! Or is it a male I wonder. It looks like a male.

[Padlock]

@happypat this one is a male. Doesn't seem to mind me sitting and watching.

[Pat Knowles]

@padlock Yes just googled, he has no lipstick on!! Thanks for info!

[Jake Sorensen]

Excellent

[Naomi]

What incredible clarity and such bright colours!

[Phil]

Cracking shot! Wonderful clarity. You're wasted on us.............!

[Padlock]

@filsie65 Hi Phil, Happy New year etc and thanks for the kind comment. Have to say 365 not the same anymore and don't know why but keep popping along with it. Hope you had a good holiday and kids are fine.

[Tremerryn]

An incredible capture - fantastic!

[Susie]

Brilliant capture

[Phil]

@padlock All chugging along nicely, thank you. Hope the same is true for you and yours. As for 365? Well it's just like the Hotel California, isn't it...! x

[Phil]

Just worked out your secret... they are porcelain models of kingfishers wot you place out-of-doors occasionally...?! =D

[Padlock]

@filsie65 you are not the only one to suggest that. Good isn't it

[Diana]

Magical shot!