Shots by Gorny

Shots by Gorny “Chasing wildlife by day �, stars & cityscapes by night �� | Learning the ropes, one shot at a time �”

💙 Stillness before the strike.A kingfisher waiting patiently above the water, stalking what lurks beneath. No rush, no n...
07/06/2026

💙 Stillness before the strike.

A kingfisher waiting patiently above the water, stalking what lurks beneath. No rush, no noise — just focus.

Moments like this remind me that wildlife photography isn’t always about action. Sometimes it’s about waiting long enough to see the calm that comes first.

Fun fact:
Kingfishers can spot fish underwater despite surface glare by adjusting their vision — something we still can’t replicate perfectly with cameras.

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It's been a while, but i'm back with a beauty 🙌This Little Owl was just leaving the nest after bringing food at RSPB St ...
31/05/2026

It's been a while, but i'm back with a beauty 🙌

This Little Owl was just leaving the nest after bringing food at RSPB St Aidans 🦉

Small bird… big voice.A whitethroat perched up high, singing its heart out — these little birds punch well above their w...
23/04/2026

Small bird… big voice.

A whitethroat perched up high, singing its heart out — these little birds punch well above their weight when it comes to volume.

Caught it mid-call, framed perfectly between the branches… even the spider web adds to the scene.

Ever noticed how the smallest birds make the most noise?

Blink and you miss it.A chaffinch in full hover, wings flared and feet down — that split second before landing where eve...
22/04/2026

Blink and you miss it.

A chaffinch in full hover, wings flared and feet down — that split second before landing where everything has to be perfect.

Caught mid-air just as it sized up the feeder… precision, speed, and instinct all in one frame.

Would you even notice this moment without freezing it?

Crossing paths mid-air.Gannets are built for precision—covering huge distances over open water, often passing within met...
17/04/2026

Crossing paths mid-air.

Gannets are built for precision—covering huge distances over open water, often passing within metres of each other without hesitation.

Caught this moment as two cut across the same line… close, fast, and perfectly timed.

Have you ever watched seabirds this close from above?

Locked in. Watching every move.Moorhens might look calm, but they’re always alert—constantly scanning for food and movem...
15/04/2026

Locked in. Watching every move.

Moorhens might look calm, but they’re always alert—constantly scanning for food and movement around them.

Caught this one creeping through the grass, head down and focused… like it knew exactly what it was doing.

Ever noticed how intense they get up close?

No rush. No wasted movement.Grey herons are masters of efficiency—every wingbeat measured, every movement deliberate.Cau...
14/04/2026

No rush. No wasted movement.

Grey herons are masters of efficiency—every wingbeat measured, every movement deliberate.

Caught this one gliding low over the water, completely locked in… effortless from start to finish.

Have you ever watched one fly this close?

No splash. No noise. Just control.Cormorants are built to move effortlessly through water, sitting low and gliding as th...
14/04/2026

No splash. No noise. Just control.

Cormorants are built to move effortlessly through water, sitting low and gliding as they track fish beneath the surface.

Caught this one cruising through like it owns the place—smooth, focused, and completely locked in.

Have you ever watched one hunt up close?

Dinner sorted.Robins might look friendly, but they’re sharp little hunters.Caught this one mid-catch — eyes locked strai...
12/04/2026

Dinner sorted.

Robins might look friendly, but they’re sharp little hunters.

Caught this one mid-catch — eyes locked straight down the lens.

Do you get robins in your garden?

Golden hour glide.Barn owls are built for silence — floating through the air without a sound.Caught this one cutting thr...
29/03/2026

Golden hour glide.

Barn owls are built for silence — floating through the air without a sound.

Caught this one cutting through that soft evening light.

Have you seen one in flight before?

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