Southern Ground hornbill

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• pvs (10775)
• [2008-04-25 11:32]
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Hi Annick,

A nice posting of a beatifull colored bird which I was lucky to spot and photograph as well in kruger,in your other posting I read that you did not see the snakes that much,I must say we were quite luck to see several snakes during our night drives,the puff adder and even an african python of about 3 meters,from the puff adder I managed to make a few captures although it was not that easy in the dark and with the high POV out from the van,anyway I will post one in a few moments,Sunday I will be of with a new photo adventure to Kuhmo Finland and try to make some captures of the european brown bear,

regards
ds
Paul

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• nglen (17604)
• [2008-04-25 12:20]

Hi Annick. Not the best looking bird it has a sad look about its face. a good close up of the eyes, with good detail and colours. well done . good notes too.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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• PeterZ (6793)
• [2008-04-25 12:22]

Hallo Annick,
Beide foto's van de Hoornraaf zijn prachtig. Ik denk dat ik de ander mooier vind dan deze, omdat de achtergrond wat rustiger is, de mooie kleuren en scherpte in de nek en natuurlijk de slang. Maar deze mag er ook zijn! Technisch schitterend. Allebei hoogstandjes.
Groet,
Peter

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• Jamesp (12520)
• [2008-04-25 13:00]

Hi Annick

These are great birds - I have also managed to see the Northern species in Ethiopia, but at a distance. Great pose with excellent detail snd good isoloation of the subject.

James

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• Islander_ (1388)
• [2008-04-25 15:37]

Hello Annick,

Stunning potrait with very good details in black feather. Excellent work!
Thank you,

Eugene

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• lindamc18 (384)
• [2008-04-25 16:16]

beautiful capture!wonderful colors,great detail and sharpness.

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• arfer (28660)
• [2008-04-25 21:35]

Hello Annick

A wonderful portrait of this unique looking bird.
The eye contact is very good.
The POV and DOF is excellent.
Well saturated colours.
TFS

Rob

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• pekkavalo1 (2375)
• [2008-04-26 2:09]

Hi Annick,

Nice shot of Hornbill. Very good pose and composition, sharp details, natural colours and great composition.

TFS

Pekka

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• gannu (8106)
• [2008-04-26 3:37]

Hello Annick, Superb just superb. I can see eye ball very closely and you have shot it with great clarity. Ganesh

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• izler (6754)
• [2008-04-26 7:58]

hello Annick
wonderful portrait photo and nice pose
POV, DOF, light, colours, sharpness and details are great
TFS
regards
izler

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• mickey (152)
• [2008-04-26 9:31]

Hello Annick, WoW what a colorful eyes and a powerful. Excelent view and great focus. Sharp quality picture. Ganesh

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• joey (17277)
• [2008-04-26 12:39]

Magnificent shot, Annick!
Very well composed with a great POV and striking eye-contact.
Nice vibrent colours and decent light.
Very sharp with great detail.
Superb BG too.
How close did you get to all these animals? Are they quite tame?
Very fine work!

Joe

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• OrjanM (148)
• [2008-04-26 12:56]

Annick,

Realy nice shot an perfect composition. Good colurs and I like the sharp bird and the blur in the backround.

Örjan

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• Mana (15084)
• [2008-04-26 21:53]

Hi Annick,
Outstanding shot of this gorgeous looking Hornbill with very impressive sharpness and colours on its plumage. The bill has seen some rough moments it seems. That eye looks calm and composed and you have captured it with fine DOF and a well chosen POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• AnimalExplorer (8244)
• [2008-04-28 11:11]

Remarkable looking bird your image shows a fantastic profile and all the birds strange attributes off very well. Very nice Annick
:)

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• Adanac (13228)
• [2008-05-01 16:10]

Hello Annick,
Well this is one superb portrait of this species. Everything is so sharp and well colored, but what really makes this image for me is that eye. Incredible work My Friend, thank you.
Rick

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• iris (1875)
• [2008-06-01 21:44]

Superbly captured portrait of the Southern Hornbill, Annick.The details are wonderful and the shot is presented with great sharpness, well saturated colours, focus and clarity.The details on the Bill is quite fantastic and the i like the turned head adn the expression in the eyes that nseem to search for something it already knows.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers