Lilac-breasted Roller

Imaged this beauty in Botswana this past February, either near Little Vumbura or Duma Tau camp. C&C welcome.

D500, Sigma 150-600mm C @ 600mm, 1/2500s, f 6.3, HH, ISO 500.

Geoffrey




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Beautiful colors, lovely look-back pose that works nicely with perch; great BG. This was near Duma Tau. Nicely captured. I'd be tempted to give just a sliver more at top.

Looks like you were in harsh light, but you handled it well. Good pose fro mate bird, but if you have the extra space available I'd prefer the bird to be lower in the frame

Mike

Lovely image... wonderful perch, colors look good on the bird although I am not familiar with it, pretty much a perfect background. All in all a very pleasing image. Thank you for sharing, Geoffrey.

Looks very good despite the bright light. Nice details, pose and perch. I agree that I would prefer the bird lower in the frame.

Really lovely Geoffrey, a fine perch , HA, BG and detail on the roller. sure, lower in the frame if you can, TFS well done

Love the colors of these birds. Nice perch with a very good background.

Excellente! I love the distant o-o-f background, the colors of the bird, the LB HA, the bit of blue sky that picks up the colors of the bird, and the fact that the tail is raised just above the perch. Yes to a bit more room above. All in all, very well done.

with love, artie

Thanks everyone, and I agree with lowering the bird in the frame. You are correct Bill, thanks.

Geoffrey




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