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    Burchell's Coucal photographed in first light in the northern Kruger National Park (Punda Maria region) last year.
    I love these birds, if only they would sit out in the open like this more often!!

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    I like the sharpness, details, red eye and HA. Wish you luck on getting him in the open next time. Well done Morkel.

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    Sharpness and detail are stellar as is the BEAUTIFUL light. TFS.

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    Nice light, sharp and an impressive bird. Shooting angle is a bit high and the thorn in the FG is not helping IMHO.

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    The light is stunning and you are indeed fortunate to have him out in the open.
    Beautiful pose and IQ.
    I wish that thorn wasn't in the FG. Still a lovely image,
    Gail

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    Such beautiful light and detail is great too. Unfortunate about that darn thorn

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    Crazy looking bird, Morkel, very nice IQ.
    Dan Kearl

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morkel Erasmus View Post
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    I love these birds, if only they would sit out in the open like this more often!!
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    I'll drink to that, but it does happen every now and then

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    Wow, this is nice Morkel, such lovely light and fabulous detail, I think this looks great as is, much better than a BOAS composition, those thorns are wicked and show well the harsh environment they eek out an existence in { maybe minus the front thorn ? } Extra kudos for what must be a once in a blue moon opportunity

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    Thanks for the constructive feedback, folks. They love sitting in dense foliage and on thorny perches. I once witnessed a Coucal battling a chameleon for almost an hour, trying to claim the reptile for lunch, but the chameleon just kept on clinging to every twig he could find and did not let go.
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    Love that rich, warm light Morkel. Perfect IQ and exposure.

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