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valeriemurchie-stolpe
January 27, 2014
This bird looks like it got into some open paint cans. Beautiful bird and capture of it.
Danibau
July 11, 2014
I took a photo of one of these in Tanzania and I had no idea what it was called... until I saw your awesome photo!
kathleenweetman
March 29, 2015
Back to vote for this stunning shot..in VBs best nature comp....love it...Voted .k
ebft
July 06, 2016
i used to see many of these Roller Birds in southern Sudan.. they are wonderful. Lovely capture, well done
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Location
Etosha Game Park In NabiaTime
In the afternoonLighting
Very brightEquipment
Fuji Film Fine Pix Hs20XRInspiration
I love these birds. They are showy and pose for photosEditing
NoIn my camera bag
Just extra batteries.Feedback
Look out for them in trees on the side of the roads. They catch insects that fly up at the approach of your car. Just enjoy what you are doing and take lots of pictures.