What a magnificent bird it is!
The kingfisher's brightly coloured feathers stand out beautifully in this photo. One early morning, I headed out to Diependal valley, hoping to capture this special bird. Every time I am amazed by its beauty as well as its speed. The kingfisher is a real hunter: with its sharp gaze and lightning-fast diving flights, it regularly hunts fish. What a fascinating animal!
                                
 
                                Hi! My name is Simone Kuijpers and I am a photographer. I photograph people, animals and nature and do so with a lot of passion and pleasure! I love playing with beautiful surroundings and light... Read more…
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