Lilac-Breasted Roller, Tanzania


Posted by abiggs on Tue May 04, 2004 4:05 pm

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Canon 10D, 300mm f/2.8L IS + 1.4xII, 550EX + Better Beamer @ -1 1/3 EV.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
June 2003

You don't see me in this forum often enough, but here is my absolutely favorite African bird, the lilac-breaste roller. It was a little windy that day, but he hung around long enough for me to grab a few shots.
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by george forrest on Tue May 04, 2004 6:04 pm
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Beautiful bird against an ideal blue sky background. Techs look good. I would prefer a less steep angle, but no points lost IMO. Great image, Andy.
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by Alan Murphy on Tue May 04, 2004 6:21 pm
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Love the colors and the wind blown feathers.
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by AForns on Tue May 04, 2004 7:49 pm
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That is one colorful bird!!!!! Thanks for posting Congratulations
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by Laura Stiefel on Tue May 04, 2004 7:49 pm
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I love the windswept look and the cloudy BG! That is one gorgeous bird.
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by Jill on Tue May 04, 2004 9:03 pm
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Andy, Phenomenal colors plus super windblown feathers are fantastic!!! Also an interesting giant thorned perch and lovely BG. Love it!!! :D 8)
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by AlexC on Tue May 04, 2004 9:40 pm
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I want one for Christmas!!!
Love them birds!!!! Congrats!! 8)
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by Peter Wallack on Tue May 04, 2004 10:17 pm
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Enjoy seeing this colorful bird. Nicely done.
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by PF on Wed May 05, 2004 12:29 am
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Great colors on a nice background; I like the feathers in the wind :D
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by Juli Wilcox on Thu May 06, 2004 12:26 am
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A beautiful bird and image; I agree about it being a favorite. It's like marveling at a box of new watercolor markers.
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