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    I was going to post this at a later stage, but thought that I would share it for my 8000th post. These are white fronted Bee eaters, and I liked how each one had a snack in their beaks. Taken on a private farm a few weekends ago. Cleaned some white stuff on the lower part of the perch - which is a protruding root of a tree.

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    Stunning shot, synchronized well :) all 3 have food, looking at the same direction, and great clean BG.

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    Amazing timing u have here a very unique one indeed

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    Agree, love how you get all three to look in the same direction with food in their beak. Love the color, sharpness, details and background as well.

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    Awesome capture. I love that they all have different meals.

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    Thanks a stack guys. This was a case of waiting for the right moment to get all three looking the same way. I have others of them looking all over the place.

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    Wow. I was impressed by the previous post showing two of these guys looking the same way. Amazing how you trained all three to do it, and with food. Congrats on the milestone.

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    Congrats Stuart:

    A really special image to celebrate with. To get all three looking the same direction, with a snack, well done.
    I like the sweeping perch, adds and interesting graphic element.
    Might be interesting to see if you can tease out any detail in the tails.

    Cheers

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    Congrats on an astounding number of posts Stuart! A great capture with the 3 birds looking the same way with prey! Love the BG, sharpness, HA's and the cool perch with the nice curve!

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    Congrats... awesome capture!!

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    huge congrats on the milestone. this is one more gem adding one more feather to the crown. three and all with feed that too all three sharp perfectly angled and lit. wow wow and wow

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    Congratulations, Stu. Great image to celebrate your milestone. Your images just go from strength to strength. Keep up the good work.
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    Congratulations on your 8,000th post and this great image!

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    I was impressed when you had two in the photo, you have surpassed yourself with this one! Congrats on 8000 and mostly on this wonderful image, Stuart.

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    Amazing photo! I can only echo the comments above - well done...

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    Awesome find, awesome photo. I think Bill is onto something, you training these guys ? :)

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    Congrats on 8K Stu. Your help is always very much appreciated.

    You've chosen a wonderful shot. Three very good head angles...and the spacing between them makes this one a winner.

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    Congratulations on 8,000 Stuart, that is a lot of posts. Wonderful image, I know how difficult it is to get one of these in the frame with prey let alone three and all looking in the same direction with ideal HA. Well done.

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    Congratulations Stuart on you 8K post. This is amazing how you managed to get them pose for you!!;) Wonderful composition. Love the colors and the exposure.

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    Stuart, Congratulations on the milestone. Your presence and participation has been wonderful on BPN and it is most appreciated by me and I'm sure everyone else. I look forward to seeing what is going on in your neck of the woods and the unusual birds that you share with us. I always look forward to seeing your posts:) Beautiful image with the 3 of them all w/ snacks. I like the poses, sharp details and image design. Congrats!!

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    I wouldn't hold back on this image either Stuart! A very fitting 8K posting.
    Superb, not only a trio but all with the same HA and and insect to boot!! Great timing and comp.
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    Awesome 8k post. Great job Stuart.

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    Very very cool! My eyes keep scanning back and forth comparing the birds! Congrats on this shot and the 8,000th post! TFS

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    Stuart, awesome 8000th post. Congrats. I would not change anything in this image.

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    Stuart, Off the charts image befitting your 8k milestone. Looking forward to many many more. Congrats and thanks.
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    Amazing, Stuart--a fitting 8000th post. Congratulations!

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    Wow, Stuart congrats on 8,000, cool image, lovely color, head position and background... TFS

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    Congrats on the milestone Stuart. An excellent photo to mark the occasion.

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    Congratulations on the 8,000 Stuart. That is quite the milestone. I am on the opposite end of that spectrum :)

    Great image. Love the subjects, the exposure, the catchlight and the background. Well done indeed.

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    I know I am late to this Party, never the less... "Big Congrats Bhai".... keep them coming..

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    This is just mind blowing!

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    Congratulations!! I agree with you about the snacks. I like very much

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    Awsome image Stu!! Well done on the milestone;)

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    Thank you all so much for the great feedback and comments. Always appreciated.

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    Big congrats on the capture as well as your 8K. That is a lot of dedication!

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    Congrats on your 8,000th post Stuart; you help make BPN the incredible website that it is! Fantastic image with a perfect title! I like the fact that the 3 meals are all different insects.
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    Big time congrats on 8kth post and what an image to celebrate
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    Marina, Doug, Harshadbhai, thanks a stack for looking and for your feedback. Much appreciated.

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    You sure are dedicated SA brother. :) ;) Congrats on 8k for sure and this is a spectacular image to celebrate the milestone indeed. Love the three amigos with the prey and head angles all aligned. Well done and congrats again! :)

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    I like how people said you "got" or "trained" the birds to look in the same direction. Actually, you had in mind what you were looking for, and you waited until you got it. You came, you saw, you waited. Beyond the beauty of the bee-eaters, I see your mind at work.

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    Akos, Craig, thanks a stack for your comments guys.

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