Powder Blue Waxbill - another view

[Richard Flack]

Blue Waxbill - Uraeginthus angolensis
http://www.theflacks.co.za/birds/blue-waxbill/
One of my earliest childhood memories is seeing these exquisite birds at a waterhole, while on holiday in the lowveld. Their piercing sree-seee-seee call and beautiful, powder blue colouration make them an unforgettable part of their dry woodland and savanna habitats.
I was able to sneak up on a pair of them recently, while birding the gardens surrounding our chalet in Kololo Game Reserve.
Location: Waterberg, South Africa
Date taken: 01 August 2015

ISO 400 / f6.3 / 1/3200 / -0.3 / Removed small white grass in BG / Increased vibrancy

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Rich, at this low perspective, seems like you were leopard crawling great angle. Good detail and sharp, and yes, one cant mistake these guys in the bush - those blues stand out so well.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice pose and beautiful colors, Rich.

[Dave Kettles]

Lovely shot. You did well to get so close. All the needed details there, and wonderful bg
Dave

[Randy Stout]

Richard:

A special color scheme for sure. Excellent low POV, while still maintaing a good view of the lower portions of the bird.

The light angle gave a nice sense of form to the bird.

Cheers

Randy

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Lovely low angle image. Gosh, those colours just cry out don't they?
Well done on getting this shot.
TFS

[Joseph Przybyla]

Lovely image... thank you for sharing, Richard.

[gail bisson]

Very nice Richard.
You sure got low and dirty for this!
Bird looks terrific.
For my personal taste I might take a bit off the top.
Well done,
Gail

[adrian dancy]

Excellent image Richard... a sweet bird for sure. Superb POV. If I got down like you I'd need three weeks to get up!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, inquisitive pose, details and colorful bird. Very well done Richard.

[Richard Flack]

Thanks so much for the comments and encouragement!