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Lilac Breasted Roller - Parting Memories of Kenya


Posted by Len Backus on Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:52 am

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Rich's Roller shot motivated me to post. Last year in September, on the final day of our safari as we were driving out of Kenya's Masai Mara this stunning bird presented itself to me and Jack. It seemed to say..."Hurry back!" Now, who could resist such an invitation?

We had planned to return this fall (and every fall thereafter), but the world situation kept us away. But next year.....!

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by Heather Forcier on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:08 am
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Great shot of this colorful bird! Some character really seems to be shining through. Wonderful detail, lovely background.
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by mhp767 on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:10 am
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:shock: What a colorful bird! Sharp and good dof, though the comp feels a little centered. Maybe crop a little from the left and bottom? Just a suggestion.
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by mwagner1 on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:14 am
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WOW...this is a great shot!! I love the color of the bird!!!! The expression on the bird's face is also superb...

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by biledgaard on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:22 am
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Simply fantastic - what colours and what a background.
I was in Kenya way back in 1996 and among the birds that I remember most vividly the Rollers are on my top-5 list
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by Bill Whala on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:52 am
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A real WOW shot in my book. This one has it all!!
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by ajhand on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:58 am
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Coud not be any better.

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by abiggs on Sun Nov 02, 2003 12:05 pm
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Wonderful capture of my favorite east Africa bird. Great exposure, and great catch light in the eye.
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by Alan Murphy on Sun Nov 02, 2003 12:38 pm
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Great colors Len. Love the BG too. Awesome shot.
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by LindaY on Sun Nov 02, 2003 5:31 pm
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What a beautiful and colorful little bird! Who could resist an invitation like that. Very well done!
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by Steve Sage on Sun Nov 02, 2003 6:10 pm
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Sweet image Len! I like everything about this. It is unusual to see one all puffed up like this. The colors are outstanding.
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by Chris Valentine on Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:26 pm
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This is an all-around great shot. BG, perch, light and subject are all there. Nice going!
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by Laura Stiefel on Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:30 pm
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What a wonderful bird! This is one gorgeous shot. I love the puffed up look.
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by AlexC on Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:42 pm
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8) 8) 8)

I am willing to trade 17 Anhingas for one of these!!!! :wink:
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by Sheri Whala on Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:57 pm
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The colors in this are totally awesome right along with everything else!
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by Alan Melle on Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:42 am
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Terrific! A bit centered but that colorful little fluffball is outstanding.
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Nov 03, 2003 1:35 pm
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Outstanding colors Ken. Best expression I've ever seen for a Roller. He looks unimpressed or something.
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by Jim Urbach on Mon Nov 03, 2003 5:52 pm
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Len, He has a great fluffed up appearance.

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by Anthony Medici on Tue Nov 04, 2003 10:16 pm
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A well taken opportunity. I'd love to go back to Africa every year but I haven't figured out a way to get my employer to give me more days off. :wink:
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