I recently found a spot of great kingfisher. Sadly the only that allow to be close enough and got decent photos is very close to two wasps nests being under construction... I need verify which one are those (it is in Brazil) and see if it still wise to go there to get some nice pictures. I also got there a natural cover which limits the movement of camera/vision, but I was able there to sit/stand and take some shots with normal clothes, no tripod.
Very good tutorial. Where I live, we have the Belted Kingfisher. The adults are extremely nervous and take off when you are 200 feet or so from them. The Juvis are more forgiving.
fantastic ! here in the midwest usa we have king fishers but I have never been able to capture pictures like that! with your tips I hope to get some pictures like yours! thanks a million
another fantastic video you are deserving all the followers and likes, o know you put a lot of work into these, see you out there soon great stuff. very refined product
Amazing images! I've just gotten into birds and discovered that there are kingfishers in my area. I haven't even seen one yet, but my wife did on our last trip out. She even got a good pic with her Canon powershot. I couldn't even see it. So, baby steps. Your tips here are super helpful! Thanks!
Thank you Kevin. I see Kingfishers every morning along the Blackwater River in Yateley (Hampshire) at around 8.30am - they seem very busy mot mornings. I think there are 2 nesting pairs about 100 yds apart but sadly one of them has started to look very old and shabby this year. My dog often wades below them while they perch and they dive around him as he stirs up the fish, returning to their perch with breakfast! I dont try to photograph them for 2 reasons; I dont have the equipment, and secondly, they are so frequently seen and for at least 5 minutes at a time, that I simply enjoy just being able to watch them from about 10 feet away.
Kevin thanks. Absolute superb photos of this mythical little bird. The females 'wear lipstick' :). Good one :). Easy to remember. I saw one the exact moment my family and I arrived at a camping site along the Belgian Semois, last week. During the next few days, I spent several 4-hour sessions to spot another one. I did eventually run into luck, even if it landed at least 60 meters, 65 yards away in a tree on the opposite bank. I photographed lots of wagtails to have something on my hands while sitting in the waiting room. Believe me, it was time well spent :). They are great practice. So fast, while they pluck flies from the skies like berries :). I only brought a tiny camo blanket with me. Thanks to your crash course I'm now aware that I need to hide much better. It seemed to me that the noise from people talking, sometimes yelling, drifting down the river in kayaks or inflated colorful stuff, scraping the riverbed, wasn't supporting my chances much, and I need to improve on location scouting a lot to say the least. Nevertheless, these first sessions felt magical. Thank you for the great instructions. BTW, my cam-settings checked yours completely (that part I got correct myself :) on a Nikon Z9, using a 100-400.
Brilliant video Kevin, I looked at this video before I went to take some images. Sadly I had a bad day, 4000 images - 1/6400 sec. 30fps - auto ISO - F9. RAW. Can't believe I didn't get a single image pin sharp. Your videos help me a lot so need to do more research before my next go. Cheers
Thank you. Great tips and excellent photography. I love to watch kingfishers and I know how difficult it can be to see them. I feel lucky when I see that flash of electric blue as it flies by. I will check out more of your videos. Simon
Hi Kevin, superb video and didn’t know about tip #2 and the rehearsal before dive 🤦🏼♂️ I have a location with regular perch but often quite dull so 1/3200 and f8 bit challenging and screwing up my “in dive” shots - but thank you so much 👍🏻😎
Thanks mucker, the piece about pre-dive movements is invaluable….I’m away to a commercial hide next week and having never shot Kingfishers so I want to be sure I’m fully genned up on behaviour. The tech stuff isn’t an issue for me it’s useful for the for first timers. Excellent video and good to see a fellow veteran enjoying the peaceful life 😉
Just subsribed Kevin, many thanks for an intuitive blog, as I have just found kingfishers in `East Renfrewshire, I have also just purchased the R5 with the RF 100. 500mm so looking forward to getting out there and trying for that magical shot. thanks again.
Your photos are sensational! As a bird-in-flight fanatic myself, I love king fishers. I frequently visit our Kruger National park and smaller parks in South Africa in search of King fishers. I’ve only been lucky twice where I’ve been in a position to shoot from my vehicle a kingfisher diving in- and out of the water. Being in a park one is not allowed to be outside your vehicle and when you are parked on a bridge to finally get the photo of a life time, you have to move on as there are other cars waiting for you to move which is very frustrating! You seem to have the ideal spot. Thank you for sharing your magnificent photos.
I have always been frustrated at knowing when the bird is going to dive, so I'll definitely have to watch out for the head movement. That could prove to be very useful.
Gorgeous managed to get some really sharp my best ever shots of a kingfisher a few weeks ago on my 1st shoot with the rf100-500 on a R7 well chuffed how it allowed 3 of us to get within a few meters of it so really filled the frame and got really sharp water droplets on its back love it
Thanks we live on the banks of the Banjar river at Kanha Tiger Reserve, we get so many Kingfisher on the Banjar, was really interested in your settings you use, Thank You 👌
Great video. A good friend of mine has captured some great shots of Kingfishers purched on the tip of his fishing rod 6 to 8 feet from him, but when fishing he doesn't take his camera for some reason, they were all taken on his phone.
Your pictures are extraordinary and wonderful to see. Environment is obviously so important; and finding a bird family near enough to where you live, no doubt, helps a lot. Absolutely inspirational, thank you.
I watched this yesterday, hands down the best advice on UA-cam for getting pictures of Kingfishers, hands down. I’ve been working through the rest of you equally great videos, thanks for the huge effort I know this must have taken 👏👏👏
Great useful information and lovely shots - you mention the bird judging the water depth , on my recce’s I notice the bird when perched is frequently bobbing its head up and down -any thoughts on this behaviour as it doesn’t seem to proceed any particular activity
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Your photos are beyond impressive, but your experience and understanding even more so. Thank you for distilling your wisdom and sharing it with us!
The kingfisher is the most beautiful bird in my region. It's always and adventure to search and photograph them. Thanks for sharing your tipps!
What can I say Kevin that hasn't already been said.
Thank you for such a informative video. You have inspired me so much. Thanks again.
Excellent Channel, Beautiful Photos, Very Helpful And Informative. Many Thanks For Sharing.
I recently found a spot of great kingfisher. Sadly the only that allow to be close enough and got decent photos is very close to two wasps nests being under construction... I need verify which one are those (it is in Brazil) and see if it still wise to go there to get some nice pictures. I also got there a natural cover which limits the movement of camera/vision, but I was able there to sit/stand and take some shots with normal clothes, no tripod.
Hey Mr. Hatley, awesome shots of the kingfisher 👌 thank you for Sharing your experience. Greetings from Germany
This is the best tutorial for photographing kingfishers.
thank you very much for these valuable tips !!! magnificent photos
One of the most informative Kingfisher videos on UA-cam
Your perfect guidance for Kingfisher photography. 👍🏻
Very good tutorial. Where I live, we have the Belted Kingfisher. The adults are extremely nervous and take off when you are 200 feet or so from them. The Juvis are more forgiving.
Great video and beautiful images. Kingfishers are my favorite bird.
Perseverance has paid off in the end Kev. Nice one mate.
Amazing video, thanks for sharing ! Gotta get myself some camo equipment
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fantastic ! here in the midwest usa we have king fishers but I have never been able to capture pictures like that! with your tips I hope to get some pictures like yours! thanks a million
This is absolutely brilliant content! So useful for beginner photographer like myself. Thank you
another fantastic video you are deserving all the followers and likes, o know you put a lot of work into these, see you out there soon great stuff. very refined product
Amazing images! I've just gotten into birds and discovered that there are kingfishers in my area. I haven't even seen one yet, but my wife did on our last trip out. She even got a good pic with her Canon powershot. I couldn't even see it. So, baby steps. Your tips here are super helpful! Thanks!
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Thank you Kevin. I see Kingfishers every morning along the Blackwater River in Yateley (Hampshire) at around 8.30am - they seem very busy mot mornings. I think there are 2 nesting pairs about 100 yds apart but sadly one of them has started to look very old and shabby this year. My dog often wades below them while they perch and they dive around him as he stirs up the fish, returning to their perch with breakfast! I dont try to photograph them for 2 reasons; I dont have the equipment, and secondly, they are so frequently seen and for at least 5 minutes at a time, that I simply enjoy just being able to watch them from about 10 feet away.
Kevin thanks. Absolute superb photos of this mythical little bird. The females 'wear lipstick' :). Good one :). Easy to remember.
I saw one the exact moment my family and I arrived at a camping site along the Belgian Semois, last week. During the next few days, I spent several 4-hour sessions to spot another one. I did eventually run into luck, even if it landed at least 60 meters, 65 yards away in a tree on the opposite bank. I photographed lots of wagtails to have something on my hands while sitting in the waiting room. Believe me, it was time well spent :). They are great practice. So fast, while they pluck flies from the skies like berries :).
I only brought a tiny camo blanket with me. Thanks to your crash course I'm now aware that I need to hide much better. It seemed to me that the noise from people talking, sometimes yelling, drifting down the river in kayaks or inflated colorful stuff, scraping the riverbed, wasn't supporting my chances much, and I need to improve on location scouting a lot to say the least.
Nevertheless, these first sessions felt magical. Thank you for the great instructions.
BTW, my cam-settings checked yours completely (that part I got correct myself :) on a Nikon Z9, using a 100-400.
Great to hear you were successful & thanks for watching. Checkout my playlist on Field craft it could help & good luck.
beautiful photos and thank you so much for showing how to photograph on kingfisher birds
awesome photos and great tips! I love these birds
The kingfisher images are bloody wonderful and many thanks for the tips...
Well done Kevin excellent video most informative 👍
Brilliant very useful information Kevin I’ve just subscribed so looking forward to watching more content 👏👏👏👍
I’m so pleased I found your channel, keep up the good work Kevin.
Thank you for your tips i will put them in to action and see how we get on Thank you again 👍👍👍👍
Fantastic Information in there, amazing shots.
Fantastic video and very informative thanks for sharing
One of the best tutorials ever! Thanks and going to get me some Kingfishers today!
Excellent video, well put together and very informative.
Great video Kev. I love these amazing birds!! And so enjoy trying to capture photos of them. Video was a real help. Tucker Jenkins 😉 Dirty 30👍
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Super presentation. Very useful and thsnks for sharing
My always favorite bird❤
Great contents and what a beautiful images you got. The "Tale tell" tip is just great!!!
This is so well presented Kevin, cheers mate! Subbed
Fabulous shots!…☺️ and great info. Thanks for sharing your passion and expertise 👍🏻
Great video and pictures, thanks 👍
Thank you Kevin for an exciting and informative video. It is really inspirational thank you again.
Brilliant video Kevin, I looked at this video before I went to take some images. Sadly I had a bad day, 4000 images - 1/6400 sec. 30fps - auto ISO - F9. RAW. Can't believe I didn't get a single image pin sharp. Your videos help me a lot so need to do more research before my next go. Cheers
Thank you. Great tips and excellent photography. I love to watch kingfishers and I know how difficult it can be to see them. I feel lucky when I see that flash of electric blue as it flies by.
I will check out more of your videos. Simon
Some great tips Kev - Thank You
Very interesting and useful video. Thanks for your constructive methods of photographing
Great shots - I was half expecting David Attenborough narrating over the video clips - sooo good. Excellent stills as well.
Hi Kevin, superb video and didn’t know about tip #2 and the rehearsal before dive 🤦🏼♂️ I have a location with regular perch but often quite dull so 1/3200 and f8 bit challenging and screwing up my “in dive” shots - but thank you so much 👍🏻😎
Many thanks for your information great shots
Superb video. Really appreciate all the tips 🙌
Great tips and awesome images! Thank you!!
Great advice, many thanks for sharing!
Great video Kevin. Well done👍
Excellent images they are fantastic! Great video and tips thank you 👌👍
This was very helpful thank you. After a few failed trips I now realise I was doing it all wrong. Can’t wait for my next attempt now.
Thank you for the information on the Kinfisher. Will put to practice.
Thanks mucker, the piece about pre-dive movements is invaluable….I’m away to a commercial hide next week and having never shot Kingfishers so I want to be sure I’m fully genned up on behaviour. The tech stuff isn’t an issue for me it’s useful for the for first timers. Excellent video and good to see a fellow veteran enjoying the peaceful life 😉
Trooper thanks for your comments & good luck with the kingfishers. Sapper "out"
Just subsribed Kevin, many thanks for an intuitive blog, as I have just found kingfishers in `East Renfrewshire, I have also just purchased the R5 with the RF 100. 500mm so looking forward to getting out there and trying for that magical shot. thanks again.
Wonderful excellent video.
Your photos are sensational! As a bird-in-flight fanatic myself, I love king fishers. I frequently visit our Kruger National park and smaller parks in South Africa in search of King fishers. I’ve only been lucky twice where I’ve been in a position to shoot from my vehicle a kingfisher diving in- and out of the water. Being in a park one is not allowed to be outside your vehicle and when you are parked on a bridge to finally get the photo of a life time, you have to move on as there are other cars waiting for you to move which is very frustrating! You seem to have the ideal spot. Thank you for sharing your magnificent photos.
Lovely....thank you for all the great tips...
good job, great video and thank you for sharing!
Best tutorial on Kingfishers that I've seen. Thank you, Kevin! Great work!
Thanks for your comments & watching.
Awesome informative video. One of the best sharing all aspects. Thanks so nice!
Great vid. Colors vary depending on your location in the world.
Thank you for this video I'm off to a hide tomorrow and looking forward to trying these settings.
Good luck.
I appreciate your amazing knowledge of this Beautiful bird. I learned alot and I subscribed.
Thank You!
Thanks for subscribing.
Great job. It was helpful.
I have always been frustrated at knowing when the bird is going to dive, so I'll definitely have to watch out for the head movement. That could prove to be very useful.
Excellent video.
Gorgeous managed to get some really sharp my best ever shots of a kingfisher a few weeks ago on my 1st shoot with the rf100-500 on a R7 well chuffed how it allowed 3 of us to get within a few meters of it so really filled the frame and got really sharp water droplets on its back love it
Great to hear & read. Well done.
@@kevinhatleyphotography I just sent you couple of the pics on messenger 👍
This is a fantastic video. Interesting and informative thank you for posting this!
Now and first of all, I need a creek with a kingfisher population and no dog owners, joggers, whatsoever permanently walking around 😅
The best of luck with that! My problem is the fishermen want the same spot as both kingfisher and I want 🙄
Fantastic video!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Highly appreciated
Great video with all the information needed to get great images of this amazing bird. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your thorough insight into photographing Kingfishers. I enjoyed and learned a lot from this video.
Great Video. Thanks for the Tips.
Fantastic video! Thank you Kevin, i learned a lot in this video! Cheers Dave
Bellissimo!! Ciao from Italy
Some of the best kingfisher pictures i've ever seen, well done. Brilliant video, such useful information, thank you.
Thanks we live on the banks of the Banjar river at Kanha Tiger Reserve, we get so many Kingfisher on the Banjar, was really interested in your settings you use, Thank You 👌
Excellent video. Superb photographs.
Brilliant video. Thank you.
Fantastic - if very useful!
This was great, thanks
Beautiful shots and very helpful tips Kevin. Thanks a lot!
Great video. A good friend of mine has captured some great shots of Kingfishers purched on the tip of his fishing rod 6 to 8 feet from him, but when fishing he doesn't take his camera for some reason, they were all taken on his phone.
Wow amazing images! You have 1 more Sub👍🏻
great work
Really good videos… Thank you!
Excellent and very informative, thanks…
Great advice, pre focussing on the water is a good idea, but how do you know where in the water?
Great presentation. Here in U.S. they look a little different but much the same. Keep up the good work!
great vid Kevin
Thank you very informative
Great tips and Excellent pics!
Your pictures are extraordinary and wonderful to see. Environment is obviously so important; and finding a bird family near enough to where you live, no doubt, helps a lot. Absolutely inspirational, thank you.
I watched this yesterday, hands down the best advice on UA-cam for getting pictures of Kingfishers, hands down. I’ve been working through the rest of you equally great videos, thanks for the huge effort I know this must have taken 👏👏👏
Great useful information and lovely shots - you mention the bird judging the water depth , on my recce’s I notice the bird when perched is frequently bobbing its head up and down -any thoughts on this behaviour as it doesn’t seem to proceed any particular activity
nice, it helps a lot, thank you !