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greater double collared sunbird


greater double collared sunbird
Photo Information
Copyright: Paul Bright (paulbright) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 0 N: 239] (2628)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 300D
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-12-18 11:15
Viewed: 1343
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
greater double collared sunbird - Nectarinia afra.
Common resident.song a loud scratchy jumble of rapidly warbled notes frequently repeated. Pairs and small groups near coastal and montane forests.
Got this shot during a hiking trip in the Drakensberg mountain ranges South Africa.

Special thanks to Hennie (colleague and friend) for bringing the 170-500 sigma and thus saving the day since I forgot to pack my Canon 400mm L.
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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2005-12-18 11:19]

Absolutely gorgeous, Paul.
A first for me, this bird. It has beautiful colors.
Great POV and excellent sharpness and light.
Great job and TFS. : )

Lovely capture Paul,
Good detail and colours. Great POV and sharpness.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting. Have a good week.

Hi Paul,
beautiful colours, especially the head, it shimmering lovley.
Well composed, good details and POV.
The DOF is also very good, the bird is well seen from the BG.
Excellent work.

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  • reina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 263 W: 1 N: 321] (1990)
  • [2005-12-18 13:35]

Hi Paul, what a beautiful green head. Nice composition. Well done, greetings Reina

³adny okaz...fajny ma kolor brzucha!!:):):):)

A very pleasing metallic reflection on it's head, great composition and good contrast and exposure. Good pose; TFS!

Wow.... great shot Paul.

Excellent POV. Very good sharpness, detail and depth of colour. Very well composed. Nice work. TFS.

Wonderful photo, composition and technically wise! Thanks for sharing - Xplorator Radu

Hi Paul,
Good shot on this beautiful bird,
great colour and sharp details.
Well done and thank you!

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 23 N: 927] (4993)
  • [2005-12-19 6:28]

Paul bonjour, splendid shot avec cet oiseau aux couleurs éclatantes. Il est domage que le bec soit tronqué par la branche de l'arbre. Overall superb post. Grants Didier.

Great Shot Paul. Great detail on the bird. It is an exceptional shot as I know how difficult it is to get the right exposure of birds like this one and the Glossy Starling in sunlight! Well Done. Sheriff

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-12-19 7:17]

Hello Paul!
Wonderful capture.Vivid colors,POV,clear details,catchlight in eyes and composition are perfect.TFS...:-)

Hi Paul,

I like this picture. Very nice focus and OOF BG. The light was really good. TFS.

Jan-Hendrik

Hi Paul,
It's amazing to see this nicely focussed and composed photo. Sunbird is colourful and greatly detailed here.
Such a nice POV and BG too...
THanks FOr SHaring.

Great shot Paul, pity you just missed the bill tip, but still an excellent shot. Great background and exposure. Beautifl bird.

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 268 W: 17 N: 504] (3247)
  • [2005-12-20 14:26]

great shot...
everything is wonderful..
congratulations..

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