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These White breasted Kingfishers are the commonest, waiting for breakfast. Captured just out of my window. Morning light.. Contrary to their name they rarely fi...
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These White breasted Kingfishers are the commonest, waiting for breakfast. Captured just out of my window. Morning light.. Contrary to their name they rarely fish, feeding mostly on insects.
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Mar, 2014

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Very well done.

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Lovely twosome!

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Thanks so much.

Lovely capture

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another of your masterpieces - fabulous colors - unreal execution and pin sharp - what more can one ask - gr8 work

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Thanks they were just sitting there. I only had to click.

FANTASTIC,

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so beautiful and the colors are amazing!

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Beautiful detail and how nice of them to pose for you!

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Thanks , yes I was lucky.

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so cute! like the capture of the two side by side

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oh - enter Small Birds contest

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Thanks I just did enter them. Thanks for reminding.

Beautiful birds...a lovely composition!

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...fabulous capture :-)

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Great shot.

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Fantastic capture...beautiful birds!

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Most appreciated, thank you.

You are solucky to have such a view through your window! A beautiful photo as well...

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Thanks. They have been nesting nearby for a long time. Didn't have an opportunity to photograph.

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Wonderful capture! Wow!

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Simply lucky here. Thanks.

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Oh my goodness, they are so lovely!

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always loved this - voted - good luck

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So cool! Voted!

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lovely pair.......Awesome click...!!!!

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Nice shot!

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Ruwan, a beautiful capture of these stunning birds. Brian

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Excellent Ruwan!

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perfect simple background shows them off beautifully. Gorgeous colours. Voted!

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Great capture, love the colours

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thanks so much

Framing at its best...no distractions in the background, and contrasts perfectly with the birds. Nice shot!

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thanks so much, most appreciated.

great capture.

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So cute, I just love the color of these birds.

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Thanks for the review and encouragement.

voted!

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voted Image of the Year

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Great capture.

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Beautiful capture, voted Animals and Rule of Thirds

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