"Racquet-tailed Roller"

© Jeffrey R. Bange

"Racquet-tailed Roller"

Uploaded: February 03, 2012

Description

Distinctive tail streamers and bright colors make this loud, little bird easy to find. Look for it perched on branches in breaks in vegetation. They are native to Central Africa.

Shutter Speed: 1/200
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 190mm
ISO Speed: 1,000

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Trudy L. Smuin level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Wow...what a beautiful bird. Great photo Jeffrey! #1441139

Summer A. Kozisek February 04, 2012

Beautiful image and bird!! #9964208

Jack Gaskin February 04, 2012

DITTO my last comment
Seems you had a VERY GOOD DAY AT THE ZOO !!!!
You gotta start going to bed earlier ;o) #9964308

Inge Linden February 04, 2012

Beautifully captured! #9964784

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 04, 2012

I love Rollers! Terrific capture of one of these beautiful birds, Jeff! #9965494

Jeffrey R. Bange February 05, 2012

Thank you all for your comments I truly appreciate each and everyone of them. #9967332

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 06, 2012

I'd love to follow you around to shoot wildlife. I'd think of it as some sort of safari. Love the colours on this little guy. #9968979

Jeffrey R. Bange February 07, 2012

Thank you Heather and Sabrina for your kind comments as they are always truly appreciated. #9970730

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