Northern Flicker

[BCrose]

I have done enough bad bird photography to realise how stunning these are.

Tough enough in a hide on a tripod, but from a kayak! Sheesh! Fantastic.

Dave

I concur! I was very fortunate.

A friend of mine once told me that there is a First Nations legend here in Canada that says if you catch a Northern Flicker and release it unharmed you will have good luck forever. Akin to the Leprechaun fable in your parts. I contend that a Flicker might be harder to catch than a Leprechaun

[Tom Barry]

These are as good as bird photography gets! Fantastic in every possible way.

[davidedric]

Akin to the Leprechaun fable in your parts. I contend that a Flicker might be harder to catch than a Leprechaun

'Tis said that a Leprechaun is easier to catch after a few pints of Guinness. Doubt that is true of a flicker

Dave

[ied]

Most stunning captures Monte. Sharp colors and detail.

Irene

[DonnaK]

I can't add to anything already said about the excellence of these shots. They are just gorgeous.

[GBO25]

Absolutely fabulous shots. You're braver than me though, I wouldn't take my DSLR out on my kayak for fear of getting it very wet. Mind you my 'yak is a sit on not a sit in but even so.....
Unless of course you have a waterproof housing?

[Texas Dave]

You've got me looking at kayaks now! :/

[JohnRostron]

Great shots of a beautiful bird.

John

[BCrose]

You've got me looking at kayaks now! :/

Absolutely fabulous shots. You're braver than me though, I wouldn't take my DSLR out on my kayak for fear of getting it very wet. Mind you my 'yak is a sit on not a sit in but even so.....
Unless of course you have a waterproof housing?

No waterproof housing, nothing special about the kayak...Just be careful

[Kaye Leggett]

tough enough in a hide on a tripod, but from a kayak! Sheesh! Fantastic.

x 2

[marlunn]

chuffin heck - that takes the biscuit - serious Kudos for having the nerve for that, assumption is good insurance

[BCrose]

chuffin heck - that takes the biscuit - serious Kudos for having the nerve for that, assumption is good insurance

That's the rub...I insure my gear but I cannot get coverage for what they call 'waterborn' incidents. Translated to our language means anything transported by water.

[FlyingSquirrel]

Nice shots. I'm beginning to think I need a kayak.

[bnnrcn]

Great shots of a beautiful bird, lovely colors

[Aeros]

With a lens that size, I would have out riggers on that oversize boot, ahhh Kayak. its all been said what could I possibly add? I know, a rudder to the kayak. I built a frame and canvas version very long ago, it had a rudder that was foot operated with a left and right foot pedal. It had running rigging like an aeroplane. It may prove handy with your hands full of kit, you could fine position yourself with the rudder hands free. Wonderful shots, they give me lens envy.

[Otavio]

When I open any of your threads, Monte, I always expect to find great images. These ones did not disappoint my expectations. Very nice job (again)! Cheers,

[Wavelength]

Oh...what.... what...what.... a fantastic set of bird images!!! i am enthralled!!!

PS: the last image of the photographer is also awesome.... is that you photographing or your capture of another?

[Bobjohns311]

Fantastic. Amazing colour and clarity.

[FlyingSquirrel]

No waterproof housing, nothing special about the kayak...Just be careful

Pleeeassse tell me you have insurance on your gear...