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Prelude to the fight for Courtship

Prelude to the fight for Courtship

The Indian Roller in a game of courtship and I shot this image just before the male with the wing spread had an encounter with his counterpart....
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The Indian Roller in a game of courtship and I shot this image just before the male with the wing spread had an encounter with his counterpart.
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camera

Canon EOS 60D

settings

settings

Aperture f/11 ISO 400 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 600/1

upload_date

upload_date

Aug, 2017

Views

319

Likes

+14

Awards

Peer Choice Award

Peer Award

+1

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Superb Composition

Magnificent Capture

Wow! Amazing shot! Is this the lilac-breasted roller?

Thanks kathyk_abq! No this is the Indian Roller

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