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  1. 08-09-2008, 08:46 PM #1
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    Default Avian, Wild and Free IOTW 07/11/2008 Chris van Rooyen

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    Congratulations Chris van Rooyen!
    Lilac-breasted Roller

    I captured this image in the Kruger National Park last year. I never grow tired of photographing these spectacular birds, although they are quite common. I was lucky to get the eye contact:D

    Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
    Date/Time: 2007:09:10 07:46:42
    Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec
    Aperture: 5.6
    Exposure mode: Av
    Flash: Off
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 400
    Focal length: 500mm
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  2. 08-09-2008, 10:22 PM #2
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    Big Congrats Chris One fantastic image !!!
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  3. 08-10-2008, 12:40 AM #3
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    Congratulations Chris van Rooyen!
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  4. 08-10-2008, 03:03 AM #4
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    awesome image - congrats
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  5. 08-10-2008, 10:58 AM #5
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    Wow...just to see one of these beautiful birds in my lifetime, would be awesome. Congratulations on an exceptional image!
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  6. 08-10-2008, 01:34 PM #6
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    This takes my breath away. Congratulations!
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  7. 08-10-2008, 02:15 PM #7
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    awesome capture chris!! congrats!!
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  8. 08-10-2008, 05:57 PM #8
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    Nice job Chris!
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  9. 08-10-2008, 07:08 PM #9
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    Wonderful capture, Chris, and I can sure see why you never get tired of photographing these birds, they are gorgeous!!
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  10. 08-10-2008, 07:09 PM #10
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    Wonderful capture, Chris, well done image. I can see why you never tire of photographing these birds, they are gorgeous! Congratulations!!
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  11. 08-10-2008, 07:16 PM #11
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    Sorry, double post.....why no editing capabiltiy on this forum?
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  12. 08-11-2008, 07:34 AM #12
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    Congratulations, Chris. A beautiful bird and a fantastic image.
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  13. 08-11-2008, 10:42 AM #13
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    Very impressive, congratulations!
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  14. 08-11-2008, 02:23 PM #14
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    Congratulations, Chris!
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  15. 08-13-2008, 07:44 PM #15
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    I loved this image from day one and I still love it!

    Congrats!
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  16. 08-14-2008, 12:58 PM #16
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    Like the inclusion of the perch and bird's look is great.
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  17. 08-14-2008, 01:21 PM #17
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    Fantastic! Look at that eye contact!!!
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  18. 08-15-2008, 09:33 PM #18
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    Congratulations Chris. Wonderful image and perfect timing !!!
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  19. 08-19-2008, 05:45 AM #19
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    Just beautiful. Congratulations.
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  20. 08-31-2008, 01:59 AM #20
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    Well done , up the KNP
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  21. 09-11-2008, 03:50 PM #21
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    that is one cool looking bird, kudos
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  22. 09-21-2008, 09:25 PM #22
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    Congratulations...:cool:
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