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Red-Cheeked Cordon Bleu
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Red-Cheeked Cordon Bleu

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: AvianPosted May 19, 201393 views9 comments
The next time I go to Tanzania or Uganda I am determined to get a far better image of this beautiful bird, in the meanwhile here is a gigantic crop.

Hand -held from open safari vehicle in Kidepo, Uganda

EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F6.3
ISO 800
1/1250

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 19, 2013 at 8:42 AM
I made myself the same promise Ken. They are such beautiful little birds.
Conditions look very overcast here as the colours are quite subdued. Nevertheless, consideribng how much you must have had to crop this it is a fine image.
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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 19, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Pretty nice for a large crop! It IS a beautiful bird! Sharon
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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM
Gorgeous bird and colors.
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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 19, 2013 at 3:51 PM
This isn't bad Ken, nice pose and techs are quite good. :toast:
Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 20, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Thanks everybody for your comments :toast:
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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 20, 2013 at 3:12 AM
Ken they are super little birds looks good even with your crop.

Keith. :smile:
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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 20, 2013 at 5:57 AM
A very cool looking bird Ken. Can't wait to see you next attempt at this species.
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Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on May 20, 2013 at 4:40 PM
Your crop held up really well .another new bird and one i would love to see one day.. :wavey:
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Keith Ron and Suzanne,

Thanks for your comments which are much appreciated. My next attempt will be in late June/early July, I will try some fill flash, next time. :toast:
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