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Abysinnian Roller
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Abysinnian Roller

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: AvianPosted May 28, 2013113 views9 comments
The much more subtly coloured cousin of the Lilac Breasted Roller, only occurs in northern Africa.
I took this one in Kidepo National Park, Uganda where they are quite plentiful, but do not pose as well as their cousins.

EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F7.1
ISO 800
1/1250
Hand-held from open vehicle

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 28, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Nice capture Ken. Rollers just love posing and we can't help ourselves. They are beautiful though.
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on May 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Wonderful colors and interesting to see how one color transitions to the next, nice job of getting this, way to go.
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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on May 28, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Beautiful colors and very nice exposure. Well done ! :toast:
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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on May 28, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Lovely capture of this subtlely beautiful bird. I like your choice of side/back lighting - it allows the blues to really pop - well done.
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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 28, 2013 at 10:02 PM
He is a very handsome bird with exceptional color variations in plumage. As I study his face I am reminded of Andy Rooney of "60 Minutes" fame here in N. America, I don't think Andy every trimmed his bushy eyebrows. Beautiful bird thanks for posting.
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Nice colorful subject and well placed in the frame Ken. Nice work.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 28, 2013 at 11:26 PM
Gorgeous bird, Ken and I like the lighting.

:toast:
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 29, 2013 at 8:00 AM
I like the inclusion of the bush Ken - lovely shot
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 29, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Thanks everybody for your comments, which are much appreciated. :toast:
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