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    We had a fantastic time this year on the backs of the Zambezi River with the breeding colonies of Carmine and White Fronted bee eaters. The birds were there in the largest numbers i have seen them, the main colony has grown to about 3 times the size it was last year, which make for some very interesting photography.

    This image was shot from a remote camera set up in a pile of grass to conceal it. The camera was triggered from my Iphone using a camranger.

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    Hey lovely one , what i loved about this is a low perspective and a unique way of capturing these
    i love the sky colour and the bird colours
    The front 2 birds with their tails near each other really kept my eye engaged to this one

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    Beautiful Carmine scape with beautiful colors and composition.

    Regards,
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    Interesting and unique image Brendon! I like the low angle, two front birds, colours and composition.

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    Unique one here; seen these there myself (used to live there!)

    So cleverly composed. Bird on the front left might sharpen a little more.

    memory jerker for me for sure.

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    Really well done and love the unique perspective which we rarely see. How amazing that you were able to capture the color in the sky matching the birds!!!
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    Awesome image Brendon. Well done. Very cool perspective!

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    The low angle make this a very special image. To be able to get this comp with a remote is even more amazing. Well planned image, Brendon, love it!
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    Amazing!! Very unique and well planned / executed. Congrats!

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    Your POV is excellent and I love the framing. Light is excellent and so is the sky.
    I love the symmetry created by the multiple pairs that are either facing each other or away from each other.
    Love the oof bee eaters in the bg too - there's so much to view and enjoy. An extremely engaging and well executed image, Brendon.
    This is a big winner in my book.

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    Wow, If this site had a favourites I would add this..
    this is awesome.. love everything about this photo..

    Cheers,

    Merv

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    Thanks very much everyone for your great comments

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