Thursday, August 14, 2008

Sky Watch Friday - Back to the Baakens Valley


Pied Kingfisher captured in the Baakens River near the harbour, opposite the old Tramways building.
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    Well, what a lovely photograph this turned out to be. A kingfisher, no less. Wow, and the reflection is neat too.

    Nice photography.

    Abraham

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  2. bobbieAugust 14, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    Really wonderful photo. I love to watch kingfishers.

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  3. Ivar ØsttunAugust 14, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful reflections, I like that.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 14, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    One of the kingfishers is upside down.... nice capture to that!

    I have two Sky Watch pictures this week, and you can view them in these blogs:
    Jenn Was Here and Shutter Happy Moments. Please drop by in any of the blogs if you have the time. Thanks a lot. Happy Weekends!

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  5. Firefly the Travel GuyAugust 15, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    Great photo and fantastic reflexion. I want to go and explore the Baakens Valley more to find some photo opportunities.

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  6. Pretty Life OnlineAugust 15, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    lovely catch for SKYWATCH! Mine's up too hope you can drop by and asking for your help.... I was nominated for pinoyworld blog of the week, voting poll located at my side bar... Hope you can vote for me... The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky.... Thanks a lot! Happy weekend!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    What a brilliant photo - the reflection is really clear. One day, when I'm grown up, maybe I'll take a picture as good as this! :)

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  8. Gemma WisemanAugust 15, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    What an amazing pic! Romantic and magical!

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  9. PetuniaAugust 15, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    WoW! Love your shot of the kingfisher. The water is just like a mirror! Very nice!

    Petunia

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  10. Chuck PefleyAugust 15, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    A very lovely and nicely balanced image. Reflections are always nice!!

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  11. KellyAugust 15, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    Great shot! I love Kingfishers! Well done!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    love the photo and reflection

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  13. marcia@joyismygoalAugust 15, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    how sweet he looks and this would make a lovely card :)

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  14. TomAugust 15, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    A great looking birds and a very fine reflection.. :O)

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  15. LaraAugust 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    beautiful interpretation of the sky watch!

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  16. sonia a. mascaroAugust 15, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    What a stunning picture! Love seeing this little kingfisher and his reflexion on water!

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  17. JanAugust 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful, I love the composition with the refection.

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  18. JanAugust 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful, I love the composition with the refection.

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  19. RavenAugust 16, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    Beautiful shot especially with the wonderful reflection.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 16, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    A great photo.

    Alice at: I Was Born2Cree8
    My SWF post is here: Sky Watch Friday

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  21. JeanneAugust 18, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    Stunning photo - I didn't realise we had kingfishers in the Baakens Valley!

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  22. Torsdag 1952August 19, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Sorry, I’m a little late because I was sailing this weekend.
    So I stop by and say thank you for a nice SWF.

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