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Lilac Breasted Roller, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
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Contest Finalist in Colorful Birds Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Photography 101 Photo Contest
People's Choice in Colorful Birds Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Symphony Of Colors Photo Contest
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JulesB
December 08, 2014
A most realistic capture...excellent composition and blurred background makes this bird come alive...display quality material...outstanding job.
itsnickelwell
May 07, 2015
What a unique find! Beautiful colors and good job utilizing the negative space.
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Location
This photo was taken on my first ever safari in Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana.Time
We were making our way back to camp after a long day out in the Bush and had no luck in photographing the rollers - every time we stopped they flew off. Luckily this one was a bit more cooperative!Lighting
The late afternoon sun just brought out the real colours of the Lilac Breasted Roller in all their glory.Equipment
This was taken on my old Canon 400d which was acting as my spare camera body with a 100-400 lens from the jeep hand held.Inspiration
The African bush is an amazing place - they say once the dirt of Africa is on you - you have to keep going back. To me this picture sums up the beauty of Africa.Editing
I did some minor cropping to this - my skills in photoshop don't extend any further!In my camera bag
Now my Canon 70d with my 300mm 2.8 lens is always in my kit bag, but I still use my old cameras as a spare body - just in case that chance of a life time shot appears!Feedback
Don't worry about not having the most expensive or professional range of camera equipment - go with what you can afford and the pictures will come.