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Lilac-breasted Roller

Lilac-breasted Roller

Lilac-breasted Roller Photographed North of Berg-en-dal Rest Camp on the Matiulu Loop, Kruger National Park, South Africa...
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Lilac-breasted Roller Photographed North of Berg-en-dal Rest Camp on the Matiulu Loop, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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camera

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 400/1

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upload_date

Jul, 2017

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296

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+67

Awards

Peer Award

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Superb Composition

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Thanks Marty! They are wonderful birds.

Stunning and crisp details

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Gorgeous image of a gorgeous little bird!

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Thank you! They are one on my favorite birds. When they fly the primary and secondary wing feathers are a glorious blue!

Superb clarity and composition.

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