African yellow white-eye (upside down with berries)

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These bright yellow white-eyes only occur in the north eastern parts of South Africa and are good fun to photograph. I cam across a group of them feeding on what were obviously delicious berries, as they were happy to play for the camera.

Location: Bonamanzi Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Date taken: 23 March 2014
Photo details:
Canon EOS 7D
400mm f2.8
ISO 400
Shutter speed 1/500
F stop 4
Exposure bias 0
Medium crop, sharpening for web

Thanks in advance for your comments

Nice one, Richard! Sharp, nice BG. These birds aren't to shy in general but they're always on the move so a few shots are needed to ensure some level of success! :S3:

I'd raise the shadows just a tad so the dark fruits are more defined.

Lovely image with complimentary colors. Perhaps a little oversharpened.

Excellent image, Richard,
Very nice moment you have captured. Beautiful pose, colours, nice perch with nice berries.

Regards,
Satish.

Love the background and the way the bird is nicely framed in the leaves. Good one.
JohnR

You did a great job here making your bird stand out against a dappled BG. Good exposure and details, although the bird may be a tad oversharpened.

Nice image, well framed.

Thanks for the comments everyone. Much appreciated!