Until today I thought that if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all.

[DickyOZ]

These birds are actually quite common around here but all I normally see of them is a blue and orange streak heading away from me. But after only three years of trying today my luck changed.
#1 Azure Kingfisher

#2

#3

#4

[pnodrog]

You have given me hope. Maybe my luck will change as dramatically as yours has next time I am on the golf course.

Stunning colours and very well captured.

P.S. Never sure whether new clubs or a new camera will change my luck.

[DickyOZ]

You have given me hope. Maybe my luck will change as dramatically as yours has next time I am on the golf course.

Stunning colours and very well captured.

P.S. Never sure whether new clubs or a new camera will change my luck.

On the golf course my luck only changes from bad to worse. So I would recommend a new camera.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[JohnRostron]

Lucky you. These are great shots. My experience of Kingfishers hs been like yours, just a blue streak!

John

[JBW]

such are the days we live for

[Wavelength]

Lovely set of images....

[skitterbug]

Golf is about to start here and it is all luck as far as I am concerned!

Your series is beautiful. Even the eyes are sharp. I'd say there is plenty of skill involved.

[Rainforest]

Capture them you did! Love the detail and the punch of color in the background as well.

[Suzan J]

Great shots of a very beautiful bird. I particularly like the first one.

[marlunn]

You have given me hope. Maybe my luck will change as dramatically as yours has next time I am on the golf course.

Stunning colours and very well captured.

P.S. Never sure whether new clubs or a new camera will change my luck.

dont try taking photos with the clubs and dont hit the balls with the camera - that should help

[bnnrcn]

Beautiful series Richard

[Tronhard]

I think in this case Richard has definitely scored a birdie!

You have given me hope. Maybe my luck will change as dramatically as yours has next time I am on the golf course.

Stunning colours and very well captured.

P.S. Never sure whether new clubs or a new camera will change my luck.

[Cantab]

A great set of photos. I checked the EXIF and was surprised to see that these sharp photos were taken at a comparatively slow shutter speed, 1/30. You must have rock steady hands!

[DickyOZ]

A great set of photos. I checked the EXIF and was surprised to see that these sharp photos were taken at a comparatively slow shutter speed, 1/30. You must have rock steady hands!

The 300mm F4 has in lens IS and it works in conjunction with the 5 axis ISIS in the E-M1 body so even at 1/30sec I can still get a great result on a reasonably static subject. I had to change lens quickly and didn't remember to wind up the ISO so I count myself very fortunate to have got those results. I really hope to see that little bird again and be in better control of camera and settings.

[marlunn]

very nice set of images Richard, great result all thing considered -this is where your skill comes in to overcome the accdental limitations and deliver the goods

[IzzieK]

Every year I go to Melbourne with good intentions of seeing one of those kingfishers. Still have no luck -- and still waiting patiently. The first shot has that haughty look. I love this series, Richard.