Went back today. Less sun, but she still shines!
D200 200-400VR 400mm F5,6 1/160sec iso200 -1/3stop hide tripod. Original hight, only cropped the sides away.
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My first close encounter with this beauty
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Of course the male was present too. Recognisable by it's black bill and more pure blue feathers.
D200 200-400VR 290mm F5 iso 200 1/160sec -1/3stop hide tripod, full frame
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Of course all feathers has to be arranged fine.
Adult female Kingfisher. Hope you're not tired of them already.
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One from today.
Adult male kingfisher sunbathing.
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