Omilen
There are birds one recognizes before ever knowing their name. The kingfisher. Its grayish-blue blends with the water and the sky, while the reddish hue of its breast holds the warmth of the earth. Those of us who grew up in southern Chile know that wherever it appears, the water breathes clean and the forest continues to tell its story. Its brief, almost secret song is a reminder that there are still untouched corners left—places where life beats in equilibrium.
Megaceryle torquata. Vicente Pérez Rosales Park, Puerto Varas, 2016

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May 3 at 9:27amWeb
Show threadBob Fisher3d ago
@Konenpanien Fascinate ave y como su evolución, ha hecho que se presente con esos bellos colores, que se funden con los de su entorno.

Tiene que ser emocionante, aparte de por lo que significa su presencia y bien has comentado, encontrarse con un ejemplar de esta ave y tener oportunidad de retratarlo, como lo has hecho en esta hermosa fotografía. 📷😀
Show threadOmilen3d ago
Siempre era una emoción encontrarse con un martin pescador; me encantaba esa actitud con las plumas paradas en su cabeza, pero poder tener un retrato de él no era fácil, al menos para mí, que no uso teleobjetivo. Hasta que un día me dió la oportunidad 😄 un hermoso momento que tenía guardado, que hoy he compartido. Aquí en Stuttgart, donde vivo ahora, he visto al martin local, pero es igual de esquivo, espero algún momento me regale una sonrisa a mi camarita 😁 @bobfischerphoto muchas gracias por tus palabras 🤗
Show threadBob Fisher3d ago
@Konenpanien Esa es una de las cosas de la magia de la fotografía. Poder retratar situaciones inesperadas e inmortalizarlas, como ha ocurrido con este bello momento que nos comparte. 😀
Show threadAdrian Kentleton3d ago
For me, the bird in Scotland that most testifies to the cleanliness of rivers is the Dipper. I was in the town centre of Hawick in the Borders, and stopped to look over the parapet of Drumlanrig Bridge over the Slitrig Water, just upstream from where it flows into the River Teviot, and saw a dipper fly underneath. I went on my way, feeling all was well with the world.
Show threadOmilen2d ago
I looked up some information to see what a dipper looks like, and it turns out it’s a bird I’ve actually seen on some rivers here in Germany—though I didn’t know its name. In fact, it serves as a bioindicator of a river's purity. @[email protected] Thank you very much for sharing your experience; I’ve learned something new. Thanks. ☺️