April 8, 2023 Denzil Fishing amid a burst of colour Still Life: Kingfisher and Purple Loosestrife Submitted for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday and I.J.’s Bird of the Week. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
Some views are only for the keen observer. For many, the occasion would have slipped in front of their eyes. Well done 👍 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Thank you Martin. I’d been looking out of the observation hide for a while before seeing it. LikeLike Reply
Thanks Sarah, yes, normally it’s a flash of blue speeding away into the distance … LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Ahh, that is so awesome to see this colourful bird amongst the beautiful flowers! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
What a marvelous photo, Denzil! It would make a lovely but devilishly difficult puzzle. 🙂 janet LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Oh have I met another jigsaw puzzle fan? I always have one on the go. Music and jigsaw is my before bedtime relaxation. LikeLike Reply
We love to do puzzles but if I’m working one before bed, I tend to stay up too late. I read every night before bed, although that often keeps me up too late as well. 🙂 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
great shot of the kingfisher! i wish i could get nature shots with more exotic birds, it must have been nice even to look at it LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
It is the only Kingfisher I have ever photographed. And yes, a special bird. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Lucky you to not only see a kingfisher but to capture one too! They are such stunning birds. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Yes, normally it’s their backside that I see as they shoot off downriver. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Good eye picking the kingfisher out from that background, Denzil. Nice shot! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Thanks Steve, imagine my surprise when I saw what was right in front of me! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
In New Zealand, I have found the kingfisher loves to perch on fences, and yes, they are difficult to capture, though well worth the patience to do so. LikeLike Reply
Denzil Nature 
Beautiful bird in a beautiful setting.
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Indeed, and pretty well disguised. I didn’t see it at first.
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Some views are only for the keen observer. For many, the occasion would have slipped in front of their eyes. Well done 👍
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Stunning.
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It is a stunning bird, for sure, and the flowering loosestrife adds to it.
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Nice one of the common kingfisher
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Thanks! It’s always a thrill to see one.
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Wonderful capture Denzil
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Thank you Martin. I’d been looking out of the observation hide for a while before seeing it.
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What wonderful colours. Well spotted, Denzil
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Thank you Debbie, it certainly brightened my day!
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A lovely shot, and I know how hard kingfishers can be to photograph!
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Thanks Sarah, yes, normally it’s a flash of blue speeding away into the distance …
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Ahh, that is so awesome to see this colourful bird amongst the beautiful flowers!
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I nearly missed it!
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Glad you did not😊
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What a marvelous photo, Denzil! It would make a lovely but devilishly difficult puzzle. 🙂
janet
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Oh have I met another jigsaw puzzle fan? I always have one on the go. Music and jigsaw is my before bedtime relaxation.
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We love to do puzzles but if I’m working one before bed, I tend to stay up too late. I read every night before bed, although that often keeps me up too late as well. 🙂
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great shot of the kingfisher! i wish i could get nature shots with more exotic birds, it must have been nice even to look at it
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It is the only Kingfisher I have ever photographed. And yes, a special bird.
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Beautiful photo. 😀
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Thank you Cee. I had a beautiful model. And she sat still!
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Lucky you to not only see a kingfisher but to capture one too! They are such stunning birds.
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Yes, normally it’s their backside that I see as they shoot off downriver.
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Glorious picture, Denzil.
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Thanks Pat!
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Gorgeous!!
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Thanks Nora!
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Good eye picking the kingfisher out from that background, Denzil. Nice shot!
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Thanks Steve, imagine my surprise when I saw what was right in front of me!
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One day, kingfisher, we will meet!
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In New Zealand, I have found the kingfisher loves to perch on fences, and yes, they are difficult to capture, though well worth the patience to do so.
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