These are amazing shots which might be of interest to other members. On the Web, and taken in Germany (not Australia).
Common Kingfisher - Alcedo atthis not the Azure Kingfisher of Australia and region.
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If you don't mind those caveats, pls read on, and follow the link.
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These are some of the best nature photography shots I have ever seen.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1133589/Dinner-It-8217-s-fast-food-deep-freeze.html
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Sometimes one wonders at other photographers' skills.
How were these photos set up, and captured, etc ???.
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I don't know how. I can only marvel. Were they "set up"? Probably, in fact obviously, with the camera underwater prior to the bird arriving. However, I suspect that it was as a result of a lot of observation of the birds, rather than artificially creating the photo opportunity (as in a Zoo, or similar). Who knows? The story refers to a Lake in Germany, so presumably they are wild birds (and fish).
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Great images, anyway.
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Gelmir and Ed: I noticed the Photographer was not credited by the Newspaper. I hope he got paid for his efforts. He/she deserves credit for these.
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Cheers
Denis
