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Lilac-breasted Roller

Lilac-breasted Roller

After countless attempts, I finally got a shot that does this beautiful bird justice

After countless attempts, I finally got a shot that does this beautiful bird justice
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camera

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

settings

settings

Aperture f/4 ISO 400 Shutter 1/4000 Focal Length 300/1

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upload_date

Aug, 2015

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266

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+27

Awards

Contender in the Photography Awards

Top Choice

+2

Superb Composition

+2

Absolute Masterpiece

Superior Skill

Peer Award

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank week 1

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