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Posted by Mousam Ray on Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:32 pm

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In India, the Autumn days are hot and humid but the nights are pleasant. In the morning,  dew drops are found on the edge of grass, flower petals and sometimes water is stored in the flower petals.
 
A Crimson Sunbird female refreshing herself with the water which is stored in the petal of an ornamental banana flower as if nature creates a floral bath tub for her. 

f/7.1, 1/4000, ISO 1600.
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:47 pm
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Brilliant capture, Mousam!  What a unique photo, I love it!

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by Tom In Arizona on Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:48 pm
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Hi Mousam...

What a great moment you've captured here. Unique pose, great composition, and wonderful background. It doesn't get much better than that.

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by ADKShooter on Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:35 pm
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What a terrific photo and story. The Sunbird looks so relaxed that is is comfortable enough to be on it's back while bathing when they are at their most vulnerable. Really a well done action image where the action is relaxing.
 

by Ron Day on Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:33 pm
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Carol Clarke wrote:Brilliant capture, Mousam!  What a unique photo, I love it!

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I agree, an absolutely brilliant image, Mousam. This is very special, and something we do not see often.
 

by SantaFeJoe on Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:37 pm
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Tom In Arizona wrote:Hi Mousam...

What a great moment you've captured here. Unique pose, great composition, and wonderful background. It doesn't get much better than that.

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Well stated! Really fine image!

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by Rahul Singh on Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:42 pm
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Stunning shot
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:04 am
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How wonderful to see this! It is something out of a fairy tale to me- I would hardly believe that a bird would do this. Just magical.
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by david fletcher on Mon Sep 07, 2020 12:39 pm
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So cool! Fabulous image Mousam
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by Graeme Guy on Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:54 am
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This is just great....well captured
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by himadri roy on Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:27 am
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Outstanding photograph.
 

by Gary Gulash on Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:10 pm
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I have never seen an avian image like this, extraordinarily unique and beautiful photo.
 

by neverspook on Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:00 am
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Exceptional image! Fascinating behaviour. You should submit this to Nature's Best , WPOTY etc.

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by Mousam Ray on Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:32 am
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neverspook wrote:Exceptional image! Fascinating behaviour. You should submit this to Nature's Best , WPOTY etc.

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Thanks Sir, surely I will submit.
 

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