Lilac-breasted Roller

I didn't think it was possible to see and photograph a more colorful bird than the resplendent quetzal. I am reconsidering that position. Guess that's one of the reasons why we keep going to far places and hauling gear to record nature's bounty.

This shot handheld at 400mm, 1/100s @ f/5.6. Cropped with some saturation in post. C&C always welcome. Not certain I'll stay with this crop. Think the acacia thorns neat. May go vertical.

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Wow, what a colourful bird.

Very cool shot. yea don't think you could add any more color to him.

Fantastic colors. Where was it shot?

He looks tie dyed.

oh my. What a beauty!

Wow! The colors in that bird look almost artificial. Great capture.

Sorry for leaving out capture site. Shot near Ndutu in Tanzania during 13-day camping photo safari. Favorite bird shots were of this beauty and an African Crowned Eagle. Just put up a second folder on the website. A goshawk was eating a catch in the same tree. Unbelievable destination. Do it if you get a chance.

Pat

Pat I'd like to see this image and the maximum size allowed for posting. I'm undecided about the vignetting.

Beautiful capture!!!

Great capture of a beautiful and colorful bird.

Thanks for the look Stephen. Welcome and value your review. Here is full frame.

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Thanks Pat. I do like the cropped version which places the bird a little off centre of the frame. I like habitat shots a lot and having the bird in the acacia tells a story for me.

I took a look at your website and I loved your Africa 2010 images. I really hope to make it there someday.

Too bad they have a terrible song. Sort of like Britney Spears, all fluff and no song.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=b8MIM3_PcSw


Seriously, if you get the chance to see one, make sure to plug your ears.