Speke's Weaver Bird(I think)

[Paul Marcellini]

One of the few tripod mounted images I got in Africa. These guys were at our lodge in Lake Nakuru. Never had any for a great angle, but I liked this because I was able to incorporate the nest in the background. I also justify the head angle because this is what they did; land, chirp and flap rapidly while looking to the sky. (And I have nothing better than this one) =) I guess they were trying to get the female's attention. Thanks for the comments on the others.

5d2
Lens (mm): 500
ISO: 1250
Aperture: 4
Shutter: 1/200
Exp. Comp.: -0.7

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the composition, soft light, pose and BG. A bit more eye contact would have been great but I would take this anytime.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ditto Axel. Excellent composition - good eye in getting the nest perfectly placed within the frame. Very appealing image.