Lilac Breasted Roller

Gallery: AvianPosted November 1, 2011150 views8 comments

Sorry for the repetitiveness of this subject, but it is just to tempting for me, I try to ration myself but fail miserably.

This particular bird was taken in Chikwenya concession, Zimbabwe on 14th September 2011.

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

F5.6, ISO 400, 1/3200

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 1, 2011 at 4:45 AM

What a gorgeous bird! Can't post enough of these, imo.
Excellent detail, killer pose, exceptional colours and BG. The only possible nit for me is that I'd like to see the eye a bit brighter - playing with the levels adjustment might accomplish this. But I suppose any eye would look a bit dull with feather colours like this!
Amazing image..

Sandy

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 1, 2011 at 4:56 AM

Ooops I have duplicated this image, which has allready been posted. I have no idea as to how to delete it and replace with the correct one, any ideas?

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on November 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM

Happy you haven't figured out a way to delete this Ken, as this is one of yours I'm pretty sure I missed, and I like it a lot :^)

Colours are gorgeous and pose is wonderful too! Not sure if it would bring it up that much better, but I think I'd be tempted to brighten the eye just a little more. Thanks for sharing ... again ;^)

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by David Sewell on November 1, 2011 at 6:34 AM

I know what you mean about this species, photographing it is addicitive. The colours and the way they pose out in the open might just account for this, they are a real photographer's delight. There is lovely detail on the large version here.

David

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Stunning colors, wonderful pose, background and composition, way to go Ken.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 1, 2011 at 7:35 PM

It's a gorgeous bird and I really enjoy the background too Ken. In answer to your question, a post cannot be deleted after a comment has been made on it.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments, they are much appreciated. It goes without saying that I will post the correct one nrxt time.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 2, 2011 at 4:14 AM

Cannot see enough of these great birds ! Like the colors, perch, BG and head-turn ! Well done, cheers. Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments