May species count: 112, very slightly down on most of previous six years.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Little Kingfisher tests the reflexes
May species count: 112, very slightly down on most of previous six years.
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Hi Tony
ReplyDeleteAn endless challenge I should imagine - seeking the perfect Kingfisher photo.
Yours are great.
Only ones I've seen better turned out to be trickery, with underwater lenses and electronic tripping devices, all set up in a German Zoo.
So, for "real photography" you're right up there.
Cheers
Denis
Reflexes tested and passed with ... er ... flying colours!
ReplyDeleteHi Denis: To be fair, there have been some taken in the wild, though with more gear than I've got. Today, shire workers putting paving in the area. No birds about.
ReplyDeleteHi Bronwyn: Is it true reflexes get faster once one turns 70? No? Oh, well ...