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Bradfield's Hornbill
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Bradfield's Hornbill

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: AvianPosted November 20, 2014108 views9 comments
A relatively rare Hornbill which I have seen regularly in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, which is just on the western edge of its distribution.
EOS 1D MkIV
500mm F4
F7.1
ISO 800
1/2500

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Bill Berry on November 20, 2014 at 9:48 AM
Very nice Ken. The background is gorgeous and the action is very nice. The insect in the bill sets it apart. Kudos...Bill
Registered on June 20, 2014, 17 Posts, 71 Comments
Comment posted by Martin Dunn on November 20, 2014 at 11:35 AM
top shot Ken. everything works. :toast:
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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on November 20, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Great color palette for this image Ken. Gotta love that wings up position and the the bug in the beak adds a lot. :toast:
Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 20, 2014 at 4:58 PM
Sweet lighting and complementary bg, the bug adds a lot here Ken :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on November 20, 2014 at 7:15 PM
Nice moment, Ken.
Bird is very nice, and BG adds a lot, in my opinion.
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 20, 2014 at 7:29 PM
Sweet take-off action you captured Ken :cool: I really like the earthy tones throughout this photo.
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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on November 21, 2014 at 2:20 AM
A terrific take-off shot Ken ! Gorgeous background complements the bird's plumage really well. :toast:
Registered on December 4, 2012, 51 Posts, 511 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 21, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Thanks everybody, I promise no more Hornbills for a little while :biggrin:
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 22, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Very cool looking bird Ken...never seen one of thee posted before. Nice light, pose and wingspread.
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