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Half-collared Kingfisher

Half-collared Kingfisher

This jewel-colored 'Blouvisvanger' has learned to survive and thrive in our unnatural environment.

This jewel-colored 'Blouvisvanger' has learned to survive and thrive in our unnatural environment.
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During dusk, looking back, the Aloe trees presented a beautiful silhouette with the blues, reds, pinks, purples and oranges of the last light. To get

A young local fisherman looked so lonely posing with the sunset in the background. The image was taken at 19:30 during an overcast evening and this gl

The wedding venue, Lake de la Vie, provided plenty of opportunity for creative shots. I've peeped through a hole in a garden chair for this shot.

This was just for fun using my daughter as our model. I shot through the lens hood of my 150-600 mm lens while my husband held it for us.

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The soft green background and back-light enhanced the beauty of the Agapanthus.

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