Eisvogel (Kingfisher)- results from a winter of stalking
My new neighbors here in Germany include an Eisvogel. if I thought stalking belted kingfishers in the U.S. in the barren landscapes of the Imperial Valley irrigation district or Bolsa Chica was tough, shooting the common kingfisher at the confluence of a stream and river where it's unconstrained in all directions and covered with vegetation is a whole 'nother world of challenge. Luckily it's a short walk from our place, and a kingfisher (4 of them in the area, we *think* actually) could be reliably located with a little bit of patience- although usually located as it flashes by in a blur of color to hide out in another location.
These shots will never match those of the pros, but my final results after a winter of stalking (much harder to do now that all the trees have leafed out).
I like square crops for static birds, any opinions on the cropping? (or anything else)
1) 4 dimensional shot
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These shots will never match those of the pros, but my final results after a winter of stalking (much harder to do now that all the trees have leafed out).
I like square crops for static birds, any opinions on the cropping? (or anything else)
1) 4 dimensional shot
2)
3)
4)
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Tony
https://tonybritton.smugmug.com/Other/Strictly-For-The-Birds/
Congrats to your tenacity and success.
Phil
Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!