Lilac Breasted roller

Gallery: AvianPosted October 31, 201197 views4 comments

This Lilac Breasted roller was eating a grasshopper. I was lucky to catch the image. Taken in Kenia, Masai Mara , October 2011 with Nikon D3X , Nikkor 200-400 at 400 mm f7.1 1/250 Iso 200.
All comments much appreciated !

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4 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on October 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

nicely captured. beautiful colors. for my taste, I'd like to see the bird fill more of the frame.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on October 31, 2011 at 5:54 PM

Beautiful bird -- I think the would be a standout with a tighter crop -- particulary bottom and right. Would de-center the bird for a better comp

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Comment posted by Luc Van der Biest on October 31, 2011 at 6:12 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. Here is a tighter crop and it seems indeed a lot better

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 1, 2011 at 12:14 AM

The repost is excellent, Luc. Fine work, and good management of the often harsh light.

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