[Plantsman]

While out looking for a Kingfisher at a Yorkshire reserve I came across these six spotted ladybirds taking in the late spring sunshine.




The Kingfisher was rather disappointing at a distance far greater than my 70-300mm could cope with, so it is heavily cropped.

[EdMak]

I thought at first, you could not count!!! Super efforts Peter. Ed.

[Plantsman]

I thought at first, you could not count!!! Super efforts Peter. Ed.

It's enough to give you spots before the eyes Ed

[EnglishBob]

Never had a Kingfisher sit long enough to get a shot of one, love the design and patterns of the Ladybirds.

[Plantsman]

Never had a Kingfisher sit long enough to get a shot of one, love the design and patterns of the Ladybirds.

Hi Craig, I was into my third year of wildlife photography before I captured a decent shot of a Kingfisher. I was in a hide when a turquoise flash shot across the water and settled on a nearby branch. I managed to get a few hasty shots off but no time to alter any camera settings. Will post the pic in a fresh topic.

[kNox]

Really cool shot of those ladybirds! My girlfriend has had a similar wallpaper on her phone for a while now, I always thought the arrangement of the little bugs is photoshopped.

[Jeffbridge]

My goodness - stunning images.

[Freeman]

Great stuff as always, Peter, and it's always fantastic to get a bird shot with a catch like that.

I don't wish to hijack the thread at all, but I am constantly frustrated by the lack of reach this photo exhibits, so will start a new thread.

Cheers Jeff