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8 Comments |
AnnQH
 
AnnQH November 11, 2018
Wow, so sharp n clear.
keepclicking
 
keepclicking November 12, 2018
Wow what a stunning shot and a stunning little bird.
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Joviaal November 18, 2018
Beautiful, never saw a colorful bird like this. What bird is this, is it real?
annmor
annmor February 16, 2021
It's Lilac Breasted Roller female bird! And it's very real Joop! Incredible beautiful birds!
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Uphollandlatic December 09, 2018
I think it’s a Lilac Breasted Roller. However, I’m not a great expert and if someone has a more accurate solution then please say so.
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marykovich December 10, 2018
I’ll ask my bird expert. He knows all!
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anneliehgberg December 12, 2018
Beautiful little bird. Such lovely colors!
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vitor September 21, 2020
beautiful !!!
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annmor February 16, 2021
Beautiful capture of one amazing Lilac Breasted Roller!!!
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in the Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Time

It was mid morning.

Lighting

It was a cool morning and all puffed op to keep warm . I have to take photos from inside the car, as one is not aloud to get out. For that time of the day she was just sitting in the right spot.

Equipment

Nikon D3400. Apeture 71/10. ISO 200. Shutter 10/16000. Focal length 2800/10. Lens 50-300mm. Only Camera.

Inspiration

It is such a colouful bird and I photograph it at every sighting in the the Kruger National Park.

Editing

Just cropped and enlarged a little

In my camera bag

My Nikon d3400 50-300mm lens. Canon EOS 250D 75-300mm, and 18-50mm.

Feedback

Advice I can't give I'm a novice, and still have a lot to learn about settings.

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