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Black and white mannikin - Tanzania

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Posted by Kevin Lunham on October 26, 2010 at 3:22 PM
One of the many photos I took on a trip to Tanzania a few weeks ago, these little blighters wouldn't stay still at all so I was amazed when one landed in front of me on the cactus.

Nikon D3, 200-400 VR and 1.4x TC

Posted by Shaun Simpson on October 26, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Love the colours on this, nice soft light as well, lovely image :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on October 26, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Very different bg colours and the spike on that plant is nearly as sharp as this bird,like this a lot.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM
A fine capture of a very pretty bird :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Kevin Lunham on October 27, 2010 at 2:47 AM
Thanks everyone!
Posted by David Sewell on October 27, 2010 at 4:24 AM
They are difficult little wotsits, not still for a second, so congratulations on getting this. I think I would be tempted to clone out that oink blob near the bird's head.

David
Posted by Kevin Lunham on October 27, 2010 at 4:52 AM
I quite like the oink blob :D
Posted by David Sewell on October 27, 2010 at 6:40 AM
My fingers first thing in the morning, I meant pink, of course. I think an oink blob would get my vote as well :biggrin:

David
Posted by Karen Summers on October 27, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Lovely shot of a stunning bird the pink blob or oink blob is a little distracting