LILAC BREASTED ROLLER [Contest Finalists November 2008]
Uploaded: November 06, 2008 08:46:54
This images was taken in Kenya with a 500mm lens 5.6F. The bird was sitting on top of a small branch in the African plains. the bird was named for the Lilac colored breast feathers and for the rolling action it do in flight while trying to impress a potential mate
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, FocalLength: 700.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS D30
Ann Coates November 06, 2008
Wow! Great shot you have here. What a pretty bird. #1030429Debbie Price November 06, 2008
Is this a wild bird? Where did you take this beautiful photo? Love the colors. Just beautiful! dp #6716542Ron McEwan November 06, 2008
That is on outrageously beautiful photo of a a bird. SUPERB! #6716622Summer A. Kozisek November 06, 2008
Wonderful capture of this gorgeous Roller James! #6716650Tammy M. Anderson November 06, 2008
Beautiful capture and bird, James. #6717049Steven W. Lepak November 06, 2008
Bravo James! Awesome capture - love the colors. I'm all ears about where this bird is found. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6717350Linda D. Lester November 06, 2008
What a beauty....I have never seen one of these! #6717491Linda D. Lester November 06, 2008
I just noticed your new to BP!!! Welcome!!! #6717495Liz blahh November 06, 2008
Beautiful bird and capture! #6718263Corinne M. Thompson November 23, 2008
Fabulous capture and colors! #6794367Usman M. Bajwa December 22, 2008
Terrific capture. Congrats. on this beautiful Finalist.UB. #6923680
Anne M. Young December 22, 2008
Congratulations super finalist! #6925364Denny E. Barnes December 22, 2008
Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, James!! Outstanding!! #6929063Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 22, 2008
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