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    I returned this week from 10 days at the coast, part of which was spent at the Wilderness National Park near George in the Western Cape. When we arrived there, I was delighted to find a wild plum tree right next to our bungalow bearing fruit, with a constant traffic of Knysna Touracos to and from the tree. I spent the next three days stalking this elusive species, and finally got the dream image I wanted on the third day:).

    Camera Model: NIKON D3S
    Date/Time: 2011:01:10 11:438
    Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec
    Aperture: 7.1
    Exposure mode: Manual
    Exposure compensation: -1/3
    Flash: High speed sync- 1/3 flash exposure compensation
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 2200
    Lens: VR 600mm f/4G

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    Killer shoot!! fascinating and beautiful bird. Very well done.

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    Excellent image Chris. What a bird! Perfect angle and wing position on the bird and very nice complimentary o.o.f. BG.
    Well worth all the effort you obviously put into it, having had a lucky break with the location.

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    A great looking bird and a superb image. I just wish that it wasn't slightly flying away. Fantastic despite!

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    Fantastic bird and image! Those reds are so vivid (as posted they are clipped, but still very appealing). The eye may need a bit of PP work, but man congrats on this spectacular fligh image:)

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    Hi Chris, for me this image is just superb, great work. The use of fill flash helped with detail esp under the wings and body. I also like the eye contact TFS

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    Lovely to see a Loerie in full flight.
    Excellent photo.
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    Chris this is a fantastic image! These birds are so rarely seen flying in the open, and to see them means to see the beautiful colours of the primaries

    excellent photo! one to surely tick off your list...
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    Only one description fits this, BEAUTIFUL

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    Mooi Chris.

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    A dream photo. They are extremely elusive and difficult to photograph. Well done.

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    Dream image indeed Chris. Captured the most striking details of this species, those red wings and interesting facial markings. TFS.

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    What an awesome image. Love those colors and BG. TFS.

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    Three days well spent I'd say.

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    Great image and thanks for introducing me to my new fav. bird. This bird is a cracker of a thing. Looking them up now!

    Three days well spent.

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    Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys:)

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    I bet your eyes lit up when you realised these guys were outside your bungalow window. Excellent inflight capture, and those reds really stand out. I like the curled up feet.

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    Outstanding image Chris! Congrats!
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    Amazing bird loved the colors here . Nice action captured

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    what a beauty

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    Baie goeie foto die Chris !! Subject is sharp and well exposed against a killer bg. Well done !

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    Stunning!! red-against-green is awesome. So many things to like here...WOW

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    the image stole my heart Chris Bhai, loved the bird a lot too... nice colours and details..

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