Paradise Whydah

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• uleko (2877)
• [2007-08-26 2:39]

Hello Ralf,
Wow, this shot of this long-tailed beauty is terrific! Great sharpness and fine colours. I like the background gradually getting lighter towards the top. Excellent composition!
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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• fthsm (2907)
• [2007-08-26 3:09]

Just like a painting. Wonderful capture Ralf.

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• pvs (13835)
• [2007-08-26 4:48]

Hi Ralf,

I have seen this beautifull bird as well a few times in the krugerpark,unfortunately not managed to get a descent shot,this capture is a great one,beautifull colors and whole bird in focus,well done and tfs

Paul

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• Zeno (8383)
• [2007-08-26 4:52]

Hi Ralf,

This bird is really beautiful and the colors of the bird and background are superb. The pose of the bird and the way it looks are super. I also like the two small leaves on the branch.
TFS.

regards,
Zeno.

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• vanderschelden (30147)
• [2007-08-26 5:57]

Nice capture, Ralf.
Very beautiful and extraordinary bird. You photographed it at the right moment. The pose is wonderful as well as the perching...
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• Argus (35107)
• [2007-08-26 6:35]

Hej Ralf,
This Paradise Whydah is indeed a beauty and you made a fine sharp capture with good use of flash to highlight the colours: at the same time you have a fine natural blurred BG.
Superb shot!
TFS,
Ivan

Det också är fortfarande sommar här, men det blåser så mycket att fotografi äe hopplös!

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• mayuresh (920)
• [2007-08-26 6:41]

Beautiful shot of paradise whydah,nice composition and lovely colours and perfect sharp image.
well done.
TFS.

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• PeterZ (17640)
• [2007-08-26 6:56]

Hello Ralf,
Ahat a fantastic colours in this photo. Great BG. I like the pose of this fantastic bird. Very good composition.
Regards,
Peter

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• janhendrik (2386)
• [2007-08-26 8:12]

Hi Ralf,

It was 30 min well spent. The pose on the branch is very nice, and the bird is isolated from its BG very well. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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• Rolf (196)
• [2007-08-26 9:23]

Excellent shot of this beautiful bird!
TFS
Rolf

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• MMM (8905)
• [2007-08-26 12:56]

Hi Ralf
Very nice composition.Excellent POV and lovely colors and BG .I also like that DOF and catch light in the eye.
TFS Michel.

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• eBirdy (512)
• [2007-08-26 14:10]

Hi Ralf,
Your 30 min in pursuit of this buddy was worth... A wonderful bird and a wonderful shot...Details are really good, the BG is excellent, and the pose is nice as well...TFS, Marta

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• John_F_Kennedy (3562)
• [2007-08-27 0:06]

I love this shot with the brilliant colours so much. I never had the pleasure to see such a animal.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• snowfalken (1788)
• [2007-08-27 1:34]

Hello Ralf,

What a beauty you captured here! It was worth following this guy as the result is spectacular. I think the long tail makes it difficult to find a good composition but you found a great way to place the bird's body into one of the hotspots of the picture with the branch and tail feathers acting as guidelines to lead the eyes towards the subject. The two leaves on the branch just add some spice to your picture and the blurred background isolates the bird perfectly. The colors and contrast are excellent and the exposure was nailed down propperly to show the details in the dark areas. The black frame compliments your composition! Very well done! Thank you!

With Friendly Regards,
Eddie

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• fiftysomething (657)
• [2007-08-27 6:15]

What more can I add that has'nt already been said. Just a most beautiful photo.

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• kjpweb (4788)
• [2007-08-27 6:58]

Beautiful - plus all what already has been said! Fantastic Work! Cheers, Klaus

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2007-08-27 8:37]

This is a great shot Ralf. How fun that he stuck around long enough that you could get more than one chance of getting a good shot... and close enough to use a flash! Lucky you! The vertical format is perfect for this composition. The exposure and colors are wonderful and the sharpness of the subject against the beautiful blurred background is very effective.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

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• rousettus (12841)
• [2007-08-27 14:49]

Hi Ralf,
wonderful capture of this very beautiful bird with great details and sharpness as like composition, frame and coloration. good notes. thanks.
best wishes
Ahmet