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nat geo material!
Thank you, you’re very kind🤗
Ooo, gorgeous!
Thank you! 🙂
I like the bird’s reflection.
Thank you.
The colors are gorgeous! What is the name of this bird?
Hello Hannah,
Thank you for your lovely comment. This bird is a common kingfisher:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_kingfisher
They are beautiful birds 🙂
If you are interested, here are some more kingfisher photos:
https://tibaraphoto.wordpress.com/tag/kingfisher/
🙂
A wonderful capture, dear Takami! I hope your spring has been beautiful so far, I am in a catch up mode again 🙂
Thank you dear Helen! I hope you have been enjoying Spring too ❤
Perfect!
Thank you so much for your comment and blog-follow 🙂
You are more than welcome. I am glad I found you!
Wow this is stunning. I love all the colors and the smooth water! So beautiful all your images are amazing 🙂 ❤
Thank you Michelle Marie! It means a lot coming from a wonderful artist such as yourself ❤ I'm happy you enjoyed my photos.
Best wishes,
Takami 🙂
So kind of you to say. Thank you so much. ❤️ Have a winder day ☺️
🙂 ❤
That bird was going fast, how you captured it…… My theory is that you actually told him to stop for a second?
Beautiful photos as always.
Thank you, my frosty friend 🙂
How did you discover my secret? 😉 😀
You’re a woman, you have that magic thing called ¨the power of subtle suggestion¨
This method does not have any affect on female birds 😉
Beautifully shot.
Thank you.
Hi there, are you on Instagram?
Hi Florence,
Thanks for stopping by. I currently do not use Instagram.
Best,
Takami
Hey Takami,
It occurred to me when I looked at your photos that they would look great on Instagram feed. 🙂
No matter, will check back here.
Regards,
Florence
So beautiful!
Thank you 🙂
Welcome!
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Takami, what a fabulous capture! I can appreciate your patience and skill taking the Kingfisher photographs and producing not only a perfect photograph, but a story. Hope your Kingfisher will enjoy the spring and meet a mate 🙂 ❤
Thank you Inese!
I’ve been hearing the Kingfisher’s unique whistling calls these weeks. I too, hope he finds a partner 😀
So delighted! Their call is unique indeed. Looking forward to the pictures of little Kingfishers 🙂
Stunningly gorgeous!!!! Wow!
Thank you so much! 😀
Really beautiful post. Communicates that feeling of freedom.
Thank you 🙂
きれい!!!
コメント、フォロー頂きありがとうございます 🙂
Stunning … and a reflection too 🙂
Thank you so much Julie ❤
I don’t know how you do it, Takami. WOWOW!!! I KNOW how hard it is to get a bird in flight like this! My hat is off to you! Absolutely stunning!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you, dear Amy🌹
Your words are very encouraging and humbling. You already know the “secret” behind my work 😉
Some folks mistakenly think I’m being sarcastic or condescending when I honestly say that it’s about patience and having a humble attitude. I suppose it’s because a typical answer (such as camera settings etc) are expected. Yes, of course it’s important to understand the mechanics of the camera. But that is something everyone already does! 😀
When one earns the trust of Mother and Her creations, what happens is a “pinch me” moment. Yes I know your secret. One of my goals this Summer is to gain the trust of the King Fisher. So far no go. (smile) I don’t give up easily. 🦋🦋🦋
(EN) It’s a silky picture, love it. You make simple and beautiful the nature observation. Thanks for sharing, T Ibara😊
(IT) È un’immagine setosa, mi piace molto. Rendi semplice e bella l’osservazione della natura. Grazie per la condivisione 😊
Thank you, forthemo art 🌸
I’m happy you enjoyed the photo 🙂 😀
Wow, this is a spectacular shot, Takami.
Thank you so much Jolandi ❤
Really appreciate your visit and lovely comment. Kingfishers are amazing birds 😀
Simply stunning, Takami 🙂 Your prowess with the camera and capturing your wildlife friends is extremely impressive ~ wishing you a great weekend.
Hello Randall, thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
I try my best to approach my wildlife friends with respect and humility. I’m always grateful when the (unwittingly) “help me” with some of these shots 😀
Wishing you a wonderful weekend too!
Wonderful!
Thank you! 🙂
🙏
What a perfect shot, Takami! These fast flying little guys are so difficult to capture in flight. Bravo! 🙂
Thank you so much! I agree it’s very challenging to get a shot of them in flight. I was so happy to get this moment 😀
Haven’t seen a kingfisher in years and now I’m seeing double! Great catch!
Thank you Noelle ❤
Kingfishers are such beautiful birds.
A beautiful duet!
Thank you so much dear Tanja ❤ 🙂
All I can say is “Wow!”
Thank you!! Much appreciated 🙂
I look forward to viewing more of your son’s lovely bird/nature photography!
What a wonderful reflection in the water!
Thank you! ❤
Kingfishers are beautiful birds, and I loved his colours and the contrast to the colours in the water 🙂
🙂
Not only did you capture a beautiful flight and reflection but the water lighting and colors are an added bonus! Superb, Takami! ❤
Thank you Donna! ❤
Kingfishers are often described as "flying jewels" in Japanese. I thought this image would portray that expression – at least I hope it did 🙂 Wish you a happy weekend.
It most certainly did, and I love them described as “flying jewels”, how perfect! ❤
beautiful, excellent photo, what a photographer, always a source of inspiration
Thank you for your kind words! It’s much appreciated. I always look forward to viewing your work.
Really wonderful!
Thank you!
And blessings 🙂
great reflection!
Thank you! 😀
Hope life is treating you and your family well.
Ah, so beautiful, Takami.
Thank you Carol ❤
Kingfishers are indeed so beautiful. They are often described as "flying jewels" here, and I tried to express that in my image 🙂
Stunning as always.
Thank you, dear Laleh ❤
My pleasure.
Wow! Was it hard to capture this kingfisher in flight?
Hello Josh, thanks much as always.
The answer to your question – “yes” and “no” 😀
It’s “hard” because they move so quickly and it’s a challenge to follow them with a big lens. (All of my photography is done without using tripods nor sighting devices😁) So it’s a real challenge to keep a steady hand while making sure the bird is in-frame.
It was “easy” this time, because I lucked-out in my assumption that he’d be heading my way and that he’d fly parallel to the pond with its colorful reflections.
I couldn’t imagine shooting with a long lens without a tripod! I struggle to hold even a lightweight camera steady!
😀 😀
I’m absolutely sure you will have have no issues with hand-held cameras. It just takes some patience and getting used to!
(Of course, filming videos is another ball game. I have so much respect for those who can film wildlife and edit, etc)
Haha I could never film wildlife, so many hours doing nothing!
Ah yes, just like photographing birds! 😛 😀
Haha!
Wow! So beautiful!
ご訪問、コメントありがとうございます！
I’m happy you liked it. Kingfishers are very popular among Japanese bird-watchers 🙂
Best wishes,
Takami
So this is the bird that the shinkansen models after. I have read an article saying that the engineers design the nose of the train based on the beak of the Kingfishers. It allows faster speed and makes less noise when going through a tunnel. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful photo! 🙂
Yes, that’s correct! The engineers designed our Shinkansen by studying the beak of this bird 🙂
If interested, please view more of my Kingfisher（カワセミ）photos here:
https://tibaraphoto.wordpress.com/tag/kingfisher/
Ah… gorgeous
Thank you 🙂 ❤
Beautifully captured, as always!
Thank you Mr. Hien.
I thought Spring is a perfect time to start sharing Kingfishers again 🙂
Wow! Gorgeous shot!
Thank you Jill, much appreciated 🙂
Kingfishers move so quickly, it’s always a challenge to try and photograph them. Wish you a lovely weekend ❤
Another treasure to behold! Captivating.
Thank you so much Peter!
Nature never fails to amaze and humble.
Really appreciate your visit and kind feedback.
WOW … Volltreffer !!!
Thank you! It required patience 🏹📷
Very nice 🙂
Thank you 🙂