LILAC BREASTED ROLLER

© JAMES GRANT

LILAC BREASTED ROLLER

Uploaded: November 06, 2008 08:46:54

Description

This images was taken in Kenya with a 500mm lens 5.6F. The bird was sitting on top of a small branch in the African plains. the bird was named for the Lilac colored breast feathers and for the rolling action it do in flight while trying to impress a potential mate

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, FocalLength: 700.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS D30

Comments

Ann Coates level-classic November 06, 2008

Wow! Great shot you have here. What a pretty bird. #1030429

Debbie Price November 06, 2008

Is this a wild bird? Where did you take this beautiful photo? Love the colors. Just beautiful! dp #6716542

Ron McEwan November 06, 2008

That is on outrageously beautiful photo of a a bird. SUPERB! #6716622

Summer A. Kozisek November 06, 2008

Wonderful capture of this gorgeous Roller James! #6716650

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 06, 2008

Beautiful capture and bird, James. #6717049

Steven W. Lepak November 06, 2008

Bravo James! Awesome capture - love the colors. I'm all ears about where this bird is found. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6717350

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 06, 2008

What a beauty....I have never seen one of these! #6717491

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 06, 2008

I just noticed your new to BP!!! Welcome!!! #6717495

Liz blahh November 06, 2008

Beautiful bird and capture! #6718263

Corinne M. Thompson November 23, 2008

Fabulous capture and colors! #6794367

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

Terrific capture. Congrats. on this beautiful Finalist.

UB. #6923680

Anne M. Young level-addict December 22, 2008

Congratulations super finalist! #6925364

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe December 22, 2008

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, James!! Outstanding!! #6929063

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 22, 2008

Congratulations on this great image. #6931897

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