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Lilac
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Copyright: Stefan Kardos (stevkds) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 11 N: 419] (1705)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1 D MK III, Canon 500mm f4 L IS
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-08 15:15
Viewed: 295
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudataus, is a member of the roller family of birds. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, preferring open woodland and savanna; it is largely absent from treeless places. Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches conspicuously at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage points from where it can spot insects, lizards, scorpions, snails, frogs, small birds and rodents moving about at ground level. Nesting takes place in a natural hole in a tree where a clutch of 2–4 eggs is laid, and incubated by both parents, who are extremely aggressive in defence of their nest, taking on raptors and other birds. During the breeding season the male will rise to great heights, descending in swoops and dives, while uttering harsh, discordant cries. The sexes are alike in colouration.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilac-breasted_Roller
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What an amazing bird - the colors remind me of the punk look back in the '80's. I love the eye color, the plumage, the composition, and the sharpness. Your information is good as well. :-)

Espectacular ave, un colorido verdaderamente impresionante, la encuentro un poco ajustada y creo que un formato no tan cuadrado le sentaría mucho mejor.
saludos
Roberto

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 42 N: 1198] (3854)
  • [2008-10-08 22:28]

Hi Stefan,

What a stunning looking bird, those colours are just beautiful, excellent eye detail, also very good detail in the plumage, well framed and composed, really nice work t.f.s this beauty, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4732] (15289)
  • [2008-10-08 22:54]

Hi Stefan.
What a cute bird your managed to catch with help of your super telelens. I am impressed with magnification. May be shot is not extreme sharp however, details and colouration are reflected very well and exposure is great despite the contrast subject. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 0 N: 315] (1334)
  • [2008-10-08 23:41]

Hello Stefan,
excellent shot of the bird.
real beautiful and exciting.
the colours are splendid and you depict it i clear detail and superbs sharpness.
Brilliant compsition.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Stefan,

Great capture,with nice colours.
Lighting and composition are excellent.
Good notes.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1315 W: 72 N: 2778] (9211)
  • [2008-10-09 10:55]

Hello Stefan,
One of my favourites in Afrika. I've got a lot of photos of this Roller and seen it many times, but not one is so good as this one. Sharpness, DOF, colours, pose and composition are gorgeous. I'm jealous.
Regards,
Peter

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