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Fork Tailed Sunbird (Male & Female)

 
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Feb 07, 2012 18:58 |  #1

These shots were taken on 05.02.2012, lighting was not good but they came out acceptable:

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Feb 07, 2012 19:23 |  #2

oh wow, these are stunning. 2nd one is my favorite, but both are just amazing. were these with the 600mm?




  
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Feb 07, 2012 21:49 |  #3

So many different birds, so many different colors, These images never ceases to amaze me. Great shots.




  
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Feb 07, 2012 22:03 as a reply to  @ porkphoto's post |  #4

Great pictures. Its neat that you got the male and female.



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Feb 08, 2012 03:51 |  #5

Beautiful shots, Akhan. The first must be an exposure nightmare, but you nailed it. Well done as always.


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Feb 10, 2012 00:50 |  #6

Wow, I wonder how it would look like with better light, these shots are outstanding! Great job.


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Feb 10, 2012 04:13 |  #7

very nice Akhan .. #2 is awesome




  
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Feb 10, 2012 05:54 as a reply to  @ kmunroe's post |  #8

Amazing! You did well to present the sunbirds to the people of the forum:)


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Feb 10, 2012 05:57 |  #9

No 2 for me, great shots




  
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Feb 10, 2012 06:24 |  #10

Another high quality set Akhan.


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Feb 10, 2012 07:19 as a reply to  @ Joe52's post |  #11

Beautiful birds deserve beautiful images....now we have both.
Always appreciate your work and the birds of your area of the world Akhan.


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Feb 10, 2012 08:27 |  #12

As usual, Akhan, wonderful photos of beautiful birds.
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Feb 10, 2012 09:30 |  #13

Such amazing colors! Well done akhan!


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Feb 10, 2012 10:15 |  #14

Beautiful birds and great shots of both Akhan.


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Feb 10, 2012 10:27 |  #15

Those are outright stunning!
The colors and details plus the composition - top notch


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