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African Paradise Flycatcher

African Paradise Flycatcher

This bird is so difficult to photograph. Try keeping the focal point on the head and keep the whole tail in the shot. Moves like a hummingbird through the branc...
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This bird is so difficult to photograph. Try keeping the focal point on the head and keep the whole tail in the shot. Moves like a hummingbird through the branches of a tree. Stunning bird and worth the chase.
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camera

Canon EOS 7D

settings

settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 500 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 400/1

upload_date

upload_date

Apr, 2016

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489

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+56

Awards

Peer Award

+8

Top Choice

+2

Absolute Masterpiece

+1

Superb Composition

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Superior Skill

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Beautiful! I would give chase, too!

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