Thursday 30 April 2009


I felt the luckiest person ever when on my first visit to the local hide I managed to get these photos with my,then ,new camera.These photos were some of the very first on my blog.

10 comments:

denzil said...

absolutely fantastic photos sheila, i would never get tired of showing them off.

denis

swatson said...

thanks denis.I do love sharing and just worry in case others think I am being boastful.
sheila

Linda Yarrow said...

Lovely pictures. Keep sharing your pictures and your wildlife experiences. It is great to know what wildlife there is and where in the UK. It is great to share our experiences with wildlife to likeminded people.

karen said...

Wow Sheila, what fantastic photos of a most beautiful bird! You put me to shame!!! karen

Anonymous said...

Stop showing of Shelia !!!!
I have only seen a kingfisher in Flight.

Jayne said...

And she says she just points and shoots, you under estimate your talent my friend those shots are superb lol
Jayne

ShySongbird said...

Absolutely beautiful Sheila, I wish I could 'boast' about a Kingfisher, if you've got it flaunt it! (Says probably one of the shyest people in the world!!!)

Ken. said...

Hi Sheila
Nice Kingfisher shots from your reserve hide? and if you are stil getting use to your camera, then you are off to a good start.

swatson said...

thanks for all your really kind comments.I felt really priveleged to see the kingfisher for the first time in my life and to be able to get a good shot of it felt so good Lynmiranda.
Karen you certainly have no need to be ashamed of your lovely pictures.
Jayne thanks to you and others on the forum I was given the much needed confidence to share my pics.
thanks again everyone
sheila

Tricia Ryder said...

Sheila - that's a great picture of a Kingsfisher - not an easy bird to get so Well done!