Please view me Large Large on Black

Not happy on the ice , take a look at those claws .

I know a mammal on my stream, can you believe it :0)

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I know its a cliche but its the first time I've taken this shot.
Kay provided the hand and the seed

Highest position in Explore #1

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Taken on Boxing Day last year at the Carlton Hide , one of a series of Pheasant shots taken on the ice . More rumaging in my RAWS.

So frustrating not being able to get out at the moment , but Kay and I have work, and family commitments. Lets hope the new year brings, better times.

Tags:   ajh2008 Pheasant Nature Wildlife Ice Carlton Hide Warwickshire Coventry Brandon Marsh

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Shovler On Black

Taken on a grey day yesterday , trying to improve my panning technique.

Camera Canon EOS 7D
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 420 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV

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Probably best not viewed large LOL

A Kingfisher explodes out the water at the Carlton Hide

Such a thrill to get any kind of shot of this , not technically perfect but I wanted to share with my friends on flickr. Of course there's a lot of luck invloved.

The other thing I like about this image is the reflection.

The kingfisher protective membrane veiling the eyes when hurtling underwater, can clearly be seen in this image, which for me makes the image worth while in its self

Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 600 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias 0 EV

Latin name

Alcedo atthis
Family

Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Overview

Kingfishers are small unmistakable bright blue and orange birds of slow moving or still water. They fly rapidly, low over water, and hunt fish from riverside perches, occasionally hovering above the water's surface. They are a vulnerable to hard winters and habitat degradation through pollution or unsympathetic management of watercourses. Kingfishers are amber listed because of their unfavourable conservation status in Europe.
Where to see them

They are widespread, especially in central and southern England, becoming less common further north but following some declines last century, they are currently increasing in their range in Scotland. Kingfishers are found by still or slow flowing water such as lakes, canals and rivers in lowland areas. In winter, some individuals move to estuaries and the coast. Occasionally they may visit garden ponds if of a suitable size.
When to see them

All year round.
What they eat

Fish and aquatic insects.

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